Sofia Open: Sixth-seeded Purcell stunned by wildcard Ilkel in the last 16
Cem Ilkel edged out Max Purcell 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 and will play the winner of the match between Lorenzo Musetti, the top seed, and Jack Draper in the next round
Max Purcell (Australie) at Play In Challenger Lille, ATP Challenger Tour, le 1 avril 2023 || 261936_0055 2023 lille sport tennis
Wildcard Cem Ilkel edged out Australian Max Purcell, the No 6 seed, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 to advance to the last 8 of the Sofia Open.
Ilkel, ranked No 259, will face the winner of the match between Italian Lorenzo Musetti, the top seed, and Jack Draper next.
Cem Ilkel won against Bulgarian wildcard Dimitar Kuzmanov (6-0, 6-3) in the previous round.
In the previous round, Purcell, ranked No 45, beat Rinky Hijikata (6-3, 6-3).
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