Rodionov rallies past Fearnley to reach US Open main draw

Jurij Rodionov came from a set down to beat Jacob Fearnley 4-6 6-4 6-4 in the final round of US Open qualifying. The Austrian landed only 56.2% of his first serves but made them count, winning 77.8% of those points and a solid 57.1% behind his second delivery. Fearnley matched him on first serve, taking 76.2% of those points, yet the Briton's second ball collapsed: just 37.5% won, with ten double faults undermining his service games as the match tightened. Rodionov's five aces and three double faults told the steadier story, and the win carried him into the main draw.