2010 US Open – Boys' Singles Qualifying facts for kids

The 2010 US Open was a big tennis tournament! This article is all about the Boys' Singles Qualifying stage. Think of it like a mini-tournament held before the main event. Players who weren't automatically good enough to get into the main competition had to play in this qualifying stage. If they won enough matches here, they earned a special spot in the main US Open Boys' Singles tournament. It was a tough challenge to prove they deserved to play with the best!

What are Seeds in Tennis?

In tennis, "seeds" are like the top-ranked players in a tournament. They are given a special number to make sure they don't play against each other too early in the competition. This helps the best players usually meet in the later rounds, like the semi-finals or finals.

Here are some of the seeded players from the 2010 US Open Boys' Singles Qualifying:

• Diego Sebastian Schwartzman (He didn't make it past the first round.)
• John Morrissey (He also lost in the first round.)
• Sam Barry (He was a qualifier, meaning he won his matches and got into the main tournament!)
• Diego Galeano (He made it to the final qualifying round but didn't win.)
• Giammarco Micolani (He also lost in the final qualifying round, but sometimes players like him get a "lucky loser" spot if someone else drops out.)
• Julien Cagnina (He was another successful qualifier!)
• Karue Sell (He also qualified for the main draw!)

Who Qualified?

These are the players who successfully won their qualifying matches and earned a spot in the main 2010 US Open Boys' Singles tournament:

• Bruno Semenzato
• Michael Zhu
• Sam Barry
• Daiki Kondo
• Alexios Halebian
• Mackenzie McDonald
• Karue Sell
• Julien Cagnina

How the Qualifying Matches Worked

The qualifying stage had two main rounds: the First Round and the Qualifying Competition. Players had to win both of their matches to qualify for the main tournament. If a player lost even one match, they were out!

Here's a quick look at how some of the qualifiers won their spots:

Bruno Semenzato's Path

Bruno Semenzato from Brazil played really well. He won his first match against Karim Hossam and then went on to beat Maxx Lipman in the final qualifying match. This win earned him a spot in the main tournament.

Michael Zhu's Path

American player Michael Zhu had a tough start but managed to win his first match against John Morrissey. He then faced Spencer Papa in the final round and won a very close match to qualify.

Sam Barry's Path

Sam Barry from Ireland, who was a seeded player, showed why he was highly ranked. He won both his matches without losing a set, beating Marco Cecchinato and then Alexander Petrone to secure his spot.

Daiki Kondo's Path

Daiki Kondo from Japan had an exciting journey. He won a very close three-set match in the first round against Gonzales Austin. Then, he played against seeded player Diego Galeano and won, which was a great achievement!

Alexios Halebian's Path

American player Alexios Halebian had a strong performance. He won his first match easily against Gregoire Barrere. Then, he faced seeded player Giammarco Micolani and won, showing he was ready for the main event.

Mackenzie McDonald's Path

Another American, Mackenzie McDonald, also qualified. He won a tough three-set match in the first round against seeded player Libor Salaba. He then went on to win his final qualifying match against Augusto Laranja.

Karue Sell's Path

Karue Sell from Brazil, who was also a seeded player, had a good run. He won both his matches in straight sets, beating Robin Kern and then Shane Vinsant, to earn his place.

Julien Cagnina's Path

Julien Cagnina from Belgium, another seeded player, also qualified strongly. He won both his matches in straight sets, first against Daniel McCall and then against Pavel Krainik, showing his skill.