![]() ![]() ![]() It may not have captured the attention and fanfare of Nick Kyrgios' centre-court victory over Thanasi Kokkinakis on Monday night.īut Duckworth's 4-6 7-6 (7-0) 6-2 6-3 defeat of O'Connell on Tuesday was no less significant to the 30-year-old journeyman.Īs well as a second-round opportunity against British 20th seed Dan Evans, Duckworth has guaranteed himself the second-biggest pay day of his stop-start grand slam career.ĭuckworth will pocket a cheque for at least $US121,000 ($A168,000) for reaching the second round at Flushing Meadows for only the second time in seven attempts. James Duckworth earlier denied Chris O'Connell to take the spoils in another all-Australian first-round match-up at the US Open. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) James Duckworth wins all-Australian battle Rafa Nadal shakes hands with Rinky Hijikata after their match at the US Open. ![]()
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