Conner Farren, the boys 16s top seed, survived a three-setter against Elliott Orkin (18), Marietta, Ga., 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. “He played really well in the first set,” Farren said. “He came out and didn’t make any errors. “I just wasn’t putting enough balls in play. I started playing my game more in the second set. the third, I actually felt the best that I have in a while.” The last time the two met, last year at Clay Courts, Farren won 6-2, 6-1. “He’s improved a lot.” Farren said.

Source: USTA Nationals Staff