Opelka continues comeback run in Newport, sets blockbuster against Michelsen

Wildcard Reilly Opelka advanced to the semi-finals of the Hall of Fame Open by edging out Mackenzie McDonald 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 at the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum in Newport on Thursday evening.

With the win, Opelka becomes the lowest ranked player in history to make an ATP-level semi-final. He is currently ranked No 1187 in the world.

Reilly Opelka will face No 3 seed Alex Michelsen next.

Reilly Opelka edged out Frenchman Constant Lestienne (6-1, 2-6, 7-6 (2)) and Frenchman Adrian Mannarino, the top seed (6-4, 3-6, 6-4) earlier in the tournament.

In the previous rounds of the Newport tournament, McDonald, ranked No 99, beat Australian Rinky Hijikata, the No 8 seed (4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-2) and qualifier Billy Harris (6-3, 6-4).

Newport ATP 250, other last eight results (International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum, grass, USD 661.585, most recent results first):

• Alex Bolt vs. Marcos Giron
• Aleksandar Vukic vs. Christopher Eubanks
• Alex Michelsen beat Aleksandar Kovacevic: 6-4, 6-4