Rio 2016: Seppi against Marchenko, Knapp meets Safarova

Accordingly, in the first round of the men's singles, the 32-year-old from Kalteren will face Ilja Marchenko from Ukraine. Seppi, currently ranked 74th in the world, has only played against the world number 64 once so far. This encounter took place on grass in Eastbourne six years ago. At that time, Marchenko had the upper hand 6:4, 6:4. If the Überetscher survives the first round in Rio, the Spaniard Rafael Nadal would most likely be waiting for him in the second round. The eight-time French Open winner faces the Argentinian Federico Delbonis at the start. One thing is already certain: for Seppi, the task of making it into the third round for the first time in his third Olympic participation will be extremely difficult. In the doubles tournament, the Kalterer's first round opponent is also called Ilya Marchenko. Together with Fabio Fognini, Seppi meets the duo Marchenko/Denys Molchanov. In the event of a win, the second round opponents will probably be Andy and Jamie Murray, who are number two in doubles.

Big chunks also await Knapp Meanwhile, Karin Knapp was drawn with Lucie Safarova (Czech Republic). The Luttacher (WTA 113) has duel with last year's Roland Garros finalist twice so far - her record is even: In 2008 in Miami, Safarova left the court as the winner (3:6, 7:5, 6:0) , five years later Knapp won 4:6, 6:4, 6:4 at Wimbledon. At the Olympics, the South Tyrolean is going against the world number 28. entering the game as a clear outsider. The winner of the Knapp – Safarova game will probably face Venus Williams in round two. The experienced American will play against the Belgian Kirsten Flipkens in the first round.

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Rio 2016: Seppi against Marchenko, Knapp meets Safarova

The main draw for the Olympic tennis tournament in Rio de Janeiro was drawn on Thursday afternoon.

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