Top seeds Jack Sock and Jackson Withrow are headed to the U.S. Open main draw doubles after defeating Mitchell Frank, Annandale, Va., and Junior Ore (5), Gaithersburg, Md., 7-6(5), 6-3, on Saturday. Stock, Lincoln, Neb., said that even though he turned pro in July and can keep any monetary winnings, “Bryan brothers, Monday night, Arthur Ashe under the lights,” would be his dream first match. Sock and Withrow were playing together for the first time. “I didn’t know until a couple weeks out I was playing this tournament,” Sock said. “When I was told I was needed to play, I was like, doubles, I don’t know if I’m gonna find anyone, find a top seed or something this late. “I’ve known Jackson since I was little, both grew up in Nebraska, played each other couple times in juniors.” The pairing obviously works, with Withrow making his first trip to New York City. Scott was there last year after winning the 18s title in Kalamazoo. Although he lost first-round main draw, he did win the U.S. Open boys title. “It’s Jackson’s first time in New York,” Sock said. “For him to have an experience like that, and for me to play somebody like (the Bryan brothers), or even a top seed on a big court, would be awesome. “We’ll have to be energized and be out there to try to do some damage and try to make a name for ourselves, which will be nice.” Withrow said he’ll rely on Sock to show him the roped in the Big Apple. “Really, it’s just a great opportunity to have,” Withrow said. “I’m really excited for New York. Jack’s already been, so I’ll be learning through him, that’s for sure. He’s the guy that’s gonna be the role play and role model for me.”

Source: USTA Nationals Staff