The year's first Grade 1 event is the Coffee Bowl in Costa Rica where Luka Petrovic is a direct acceptance. He has been joined by Alexander de Sousa, who qualified by beating an American who he now plays again (as a lucky loser) in round 1
R1 (L64)
(LL) Maxim Groysman (USA) v (Q) Alexander De Sousa
Edson Alejandro Sanchez Ellzondo (MEX) v Luka Petrovic
Playing someone twice in a tournament often ends with a result reversal, and unfortunately for Alexander that we the case again yesterday. Luka won and plays a top 8 seed, but not one with an outstanding record
R1 (L64)
(LL) Maxim Groysman (USA) d. (Q) Alexander De Sousa 2-6 7-5 6-0
Luka Petrovic d. Edson Alejandro Sanchez Ellzondo (MEX) 6-3 6-3