Michael Mmoh with Nigerian ancestry representing America shook Pablo Andujar in all 3 straight sets, 6-1, 6-4,6-4 to make progress at the Australian Open 2020 opening match.
The Spaniard, P. Andujar who has won four ATP Tour singles titles, reaching a career-high singles ranking of world No. 32 and currently ranked No. 64 has been eliminated after loss to Michael Mmoh with Current/Highest rank – singles: 217. / 96. Current/Highest rank – doubles: 428. / 419.
Michael Mmoh is the son of Nigeria tennis legend, Tony Mmoh, won the USTA Boy’s 18s National Championships to earn a wild card into to earn the Australian open ticket following his run in Flushing Meadows, and has since moved to professional ranks.
The rising star had already won $50,000 Knoxville Challenger in Tennessee alongside reaching the quarterfinals of the $50,000 JSM Challenger of Champaign-Urbana in Champaign, Ill.
Michael will face R. Bautista Agut in his second showpiece tomorrow in the 1573 Arena, 05:30.
