DURHAM, N.C. – Redshirt junior Nicolas Alvarez was able to represent his home country and Duke University this week at the ATP World Tour Lima Challenger Copa Claro, held in Lima, Peru. Alvarez earned his first ATP Challenger Tour victory during the event.
In the opening round, Alvarez defeated Emilo Gomez 6-1, 6-3 to secure his first ATP Challenger victory. Alvarez then took on No. 106 Marco Cecchinato of Italy in the second round and fell 6-3, 6-2.
The two were even at 1-1 in the opening set before Alvarez broke to take a 2-1 advantage.