McDonald edges past Napolitano 6-4 7-5 in US Open qualifying

Mackenzie McDonald came through a tight straight-setter against Stefano Napolitano, 6-4 7-5, to reach the last round of US Open qualifying. Neither man dominated on delivery — McDonald landed just 54.9% of first serves to Napolitano's 56.2% — but the American made the ones he found count, winning 76.9% of first-serve points against 61.1% for the Italian. Napolitano struck eight aces to McDonald's two, yet four double faults undercut him at the wrong moments, and McDonald's 53.1% behind the second ball kept the pressure steady. It was a composed, efficient afternoon's work for the home player.