In men’s singles Borna Coric (VCORE Tour F 97, POLYTOUR SPIN) secured a first-round victory, making for an excellent start to his Roland Garros debut. Against Sam Querrey, Borna’s senior by nine years, the 18-year-old Croat pulled off a skillful victory. World No. 46 Borna exhibited a cleaner game than the experienced Querrey, with only 30 unforced errors to his opponent’s 57, and sealed the match at 7-6(8), 6-3, 0-6, 6-3. 20-year-old Australian powerhouse Nick Kyrgios (EZONE Ai 98, POLYTOUR PRO 120) is also leading the way for youngsters at the tournament, grabbing a straight-set victory over Denis Istomin. The world No. 30 saved nine break points, landing 32 winners and seven aces to earn a 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 victory in just under 100 minutes. On the women’s side, rising star Daria Gavrilova (EZONE Ai 100, POLYTOUR PRO 125) secured a straight-set win over Johanna Larsson. Daria’s winners scored doubled that of her opponent, the match concluding at 6-1, 7-6(3).
The more veteran ranks of Team YONEX also secured spots in the second round, with Argentina Open finalist Juan Monaco (VCORE Si 98) coming out victorious in a tight outing with fellow countryman Federico Delbonis at 6-7(4), 6-2, 6-1, 6-7(6), 6-2. On the women’s side, Angelique Kerber (VCORE Si 100) grabbed a swift straight-set 6-0, 6-1 win over Timea Babos, coming off the momentum of two consecutive clay court titles earlier in the year. Brisbane International Doubles champion Sabine Lisicki (VCORE Tour 97, POLYTOUR SPIN) also attained a skillful win over Monica Puig at 6-3, 6-2, closing out the match with an ace.
Offering power on off-center hits and remarkable speed, EZONE Ai athletes like Nick and Daria possess a formidable presence on court. On the other end of the spectrum, Borna is stunning opponents with the VCORE Tour F’s big serves, while Angelique and Juan are startling the opposition with lethal spin by way of the VCORE Si. YONEX racquets are made to cater to a wide variety of needs, allowing players to take their strengths to their fullest. YONEX tennis gear is also award-winning, with the VCORE Si 100 receiving Tennishead magazine’s “Best for Feel” award in their 2015 Racket Reviews, and the VCORE Tour F 93 being selected as the best high-performance frame in Tennis Magazine.
Roland Garros 2015 Day 2 Tournament Results
Men’s Singles Round 1
[29] Nick Kyrgios (EZONE Ai 98, POLYTOUR PRO 120)(AUS) def. Denis Istomin (UZB) 6-3 6-4 6-3
Borna Coric (VCORE Tour F 97, POLYTOUR SPIN)(CRO) def. Sam Querrey (USA) 7-6(8) 6-3 0-6 6-3
Juan Monaco (VCORE Si 98)(ARG) def. Federico Delbonis (ARG) 6-7(4) 6-2 6-1 6-7(6) 6-2
[4] Tomas Berdych (CZE) def. Yoshihito Nishioka (VCORE Si 98, POLYTOUR SPIN, SHT-FUSIONREV)(JPN)
6-0 7-5 6-3
Sergiy Stakhovsky (UKR) def. Ricardas Berankis (VCORE Tour G, POLYTOUR SPIN, SHT-PRO)(LTU) 6-2 7-5 6-1
Women’s Singles Round 1
[11] Angelique Kerber (VCORE Si 100)(GER) def. Timea Babos (HUN) 6-0 6-1
[22] Sabine Lisicki (VCORE Tour 97, POLYTOUR SPIN)(GER) def. Monica Puig (PUR) 6-3 6-2
Vitalia Diatchenko (EZONE Xi 98, POLYTOUR PRO 125)(RUS) def. Stefanie Voegele (SUI) 4-6 6-3 6-2
Daria Gavrilova (EZONE Ai 100, POLYTOUR PRO 125)(AUS) def. Johanna Larsson (SWE) 6-1 7-6(3)