Steve Johnson has taken a pair of bites out of the Big Apple this week. The two-time NCAA singles champion pocketed his first grand slam singles win by defeating Rajeev Ram in straight sets at the U.S. Open a day after he and fellow American Jack Sock knocked off the No. 1 seeded men's doubles team.
In his second U.S. Open, Johnson learned from his first mistake. Last year, he let a two sets to love lead slip away in five, but the full-time pro took care of business (6-3, 7-6, 6-3) in a much more efficient manner this afternoon.
He will play Ernests Gulbis in the second round on Friday (weather permitting).
The four-time NCAA team champion was boosted by last night's upset of No. 1 Daniel Nestor and Max Mirnyi. Johnson and Sock (pictured) dropped the first set 6-1 before shocking the veteran duo 7-6 and 6-2 in the final two sets.
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Johnson is not the only Trojan enjoying life in the big city this week. Former USC women's tennis star Maria Sanchez teamed up with Irina Falconi for a first round doubles victory.
Another men's tennis champion, Robert Farah, has yet to take the court with his doubles partner Juan Sebastian Cabal.
In his second U.S. Open, Johnson learned from his first mistake. Last year, he let a two sets to love lead slip away in five, but the full-time pro took care of business (6-3, 7-6, 6-3) in a much more efficient manner this afternoon.He will play Ernests Gulbis in the second round on Friday (weather permitting).
The four-time NCAA team champion was boosted by last night's upset of No. 1 Daniel Nestor and Max Mirnyi. Johnson and Sock (pictured) dropped the first set 6-1 before shocking the veteran duo 7-6 and 6-2 in the final two sets.
Click here for the full story.
Johnson is not the only Trojan enjoying life in the big city this week. Former USC women's tennis star Maria Sanchez teamed up with Irina Falconi for a first round doubles victory.
Another men's tennis champion, Robert Farah, has yet to take the court with his doubles partner Juan Sebastian Cabal.
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