It was a day of exciting matches all around; although some of Americans did not fare well. I got to see some veterans players and some newcomers.

The following is a photo-essay of my day featuring the matches involving American players. Today’s winners are keeping hope alive that they will get to the main draw of the US Open to play in the official tournament that begins next week Monday.

Wolf lost to Giannessi after winning the first set. The Italian came back to win 2-6, 7-5, 6-2.

Loeb lost in straight sets 2-6, 6-7(3) to Dart.

Muhammad won in straight sets 7-5, 6-1.

Rubin won easily 6-2, 6-3.

Baptiste was dominant from start to finish, and won 6-3, 6-1.

Anderson had a battle on her hands, but the American fought back after dropping the second set to win 6-4, 3-6, 6-4.

Unfortunately despite the effort, it was a straight-sets loss for the American 4-6, 4-6.

Duval lost 3-6, 2-6.

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