EVANSTON, ILL. - Strong Kirchheimer (class of '17) stunned viewers at the ATP 250 Winston-Salem Open over the weekend, winning his first round qualifying match and nearly pulling off an impressive upset in the second-round qualifier.
Kirchheimer began the tournament ranked 550th but was able to capture a three-set victory over #353 Kevin Kraweitz on Saturday, 4-6, 6-2, 6-4. The NU alum managed to fend off three break points and win five break points of his own on the way to the win.
Kirchheimer returned to action on Sunday in the second-round of qualifying to face off against #105 ranked Damir Dzumhur. He started the match quickly, with a strong first serve and grabbed the first set 6-4. However, Kirchheimer began to struggle with Dzumhur's tough service games and eventually fell 4-6, 6-2, 6-1. With the loss, the former Wildcat just missed out on qualifying for the tournament's round of 64.
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Kirchheimer began the tournament ranked 550th but was able to capture a three-set victory over #353 Kevin Kraweitz on Saturday, 4-6, 6-2, 6-4. The NU alum managed to fend off three break points and win five break points of his own on the way to the win.
Kirchheimer returned to action on Sunday in the second-round of qualifying to face off against #105 ranked Damir Dzumhur. He started the match quickly, with a strong first serve and grabbed the first set 6-4. However, Kirchheimer began to struggle with Dzumhur's tough service games and eventually fell 4-6, 6-2, 6-1. With the loss, the former Wildcat just missed out on qualifying for the tournament's round of 64.
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Be the first to know what's going on with the 'Cats -- Follow @NU_Sports on Twitter, become a fan of Northwestern Athletics on Facebook, check us out on Instagram, visit our Social Media page and download our mobile app from the Apple Store and Google Play! To get involved with the #B1GCats, become a season-ticket holder or join the Wildcat Fund!