Ilya Ivashka rallies from a set down to defeat Steve Johnson in Atlanta
Ilya Ivashka edged out Steve Johnson 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 on Wednesday night and will face American Tommy Paul, the No 5 seed, in the next round
Ilya Ivashka of Belarus celebrates against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria (not pictured) during the Citi Open at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center. / Panoramic
Belarusian Ilya Ivashka advanced to the quarter-finals of the Atlanta Open by edging out American lucky loser Steve Johnson 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 at the Atlantic Stadion on Wednesday night.
Ivashka, ranked No 53, will face American Tommy Paul, the No 5 seed, next.
The Belarusian defeated Frenchman Quentin Halys (6-0, 3-6, 6-3) ahead of his victory.
Atlanta ATP 250, other second-round matches (Atlantic Stadion, hard, USD 792.980, most recent results first):
- Ben Shelton vs. John Isner
- Alex De Minaur vs. James Duckworth
- Jenson Brooksby vs. Mackenzie McDonald
- Andres Martin vs. Adrian Mannarino
- Frances Tiafoe (4) beat Taro Daniel (Q): 7-5, 6-4
- Brandon Nakashima (8) beat John Millman: 7-6 (8), 6-4
- Tommy Paul beat SoonWoo Kwon: 6-3, 6-3
