NEW YORK (AP) - “Lucky loser” Florent Serra will face 2009 U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro in the tournament’s first round after David Nalbandian withdrew.
Nalbandian pulled out Tuesday because of a strained muscle in his chest, and the U.S. Tennis Association determined his opponent Wednesday morning, several hours before the match.
Serra, a 116th-ranked Frenchman, lost to American Bradley Klahn in the third round of qualifying.
Del Potro is seeded seventh.
Nalbandian was also scheduled to play doubles with Eduardo Schwank, and they will be replaced by Brazilians Thomaz Bellucci and Joao Souza.
By Andrew P. Napolitano
The president's men trash the Constitution to pursue antagonists
Independent voices from the TWT Communities
Manhattan-based free-market urban bloggers bringing original political content with fresh, young voices
Benghazi: The anatomy of a scandal
13 Photos
Vietnam Memorial adds four names
18 Photos
Cinco de Mayo on the Mall
11 Photos
NRA kicks off annual convention
8 Photos
