HOUSTON/STARNBERG, April 2, 2025
Tuesday’s action at the Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship in Houston saw several notable performances, with winners securing their spots in the second round. A strong contingent of US-American players made their mark, as ten of them reached the second round, the highest number at River Oaks since 2022.
Among the standout performances was Japanese star Kei Nishikori, a former top-five player and 2011 U.S. Clay finalist. Making his first appearance in Houston since his runner-up finish 14 years ago, Nishikori returned in style, winning his opening-round match against qualifier Mitchell Krueger.
Meanwhile, rising US-American talent Ethan Quinn delivered a breakthrough performance. The 21-year-old recorded his first career win over a top-50 opponent, defeating No. 6 seed Jordan Thompson. It was also Quinn’s debut ATP Tour clay-court victory, further solidifying his potential. The former University of Georgia standout, who won the 2023 NCAA singles championship, continues to show promise as he transitions to the professional circuit.
That’s a BIG win for @ethanqu1nn
The American wildcard rallies for a 4-6 6-4 6-3 upset against No. 6 seed Thompson!#USClay pic.twitter.com/K8Br1XWQtt
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) April 2, 2025
RESULTS
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Singles First Round
[WC] Ethan Quinn (USA) d. [6] Jordan Thompson (Australia) 4-6, 6-4, 6-3
[8] Kei Nishikori (Japan) d. [Q] Mitchell Krueger (USA) 6-4, 6-2
Christopher Eubanks (USA) d. Rinky Hijikata (Australia) 6-2, 4-6, 6-3
Mackenzie McDonald (USA) d. Daniel Elahi Galan (Colombia) 6-2, 6-7, 6-4
[Q] Colton Smith (USA) d. James Duckworth (Australia) 6-2, 6-2
Adam Walton (USA) d. [WC] Michael Mmoh (USA) 6-3, 7-6
[LL] Adrian Mannarino (France) d. Yannick Hanfmann (Germany) 7-6, 6-3
Doubles First Round
Ryan Seggerman (USA) & Patrick Trhac (USA) d. [2] Christian Harrison (USA) & Evan King (USA) 6-2, 1-6, 14-12
Matthew Christopher Romios (Australia) & Adam Walton (Australia) d. Mackenzie McDonald (USA) & Alex Michelsen (USA) 7-6, 4-6, 10-8
Fernando Agustin Gomez (Argentina) & Santiago Gonzalez (Mexico) d. N.Sriram Balaji (India) & Miguel Reyes-Varela (Mexico) 7-6, 6-3
