Becerril Bounces Into Bogotá Quarters

Mexican Jose Angel Becerril produced the only surprise on the opening day of the IX Abierto Colombian Open when he upset third-seeded Frenchman Renan Lavigne in the first round of the 2-star PSA Tour event in Bogotá, Colombia.

Becerril, a 21-year-old qualifier from Mexico City, beat Lavigne 6-11, 11-8, 11-9, 11-6 in 40 minutes - and will now meet one of two Colombians through to the last eight. Miguel Angel Rodriguez, the No6 seed, despatched Australian Paul Davis 11-5, 11-6, 11-6.

The other Colombian will face his second Canadian in two days. Seventh seed Bernardo Samper beat Montreal-based Ian Power 11-4, 11-5, 11-6 - and will now face top seed Graham Ryding, the Canadian No1, who defeated Argentina's Roberto Pezzota 11-6, 11-9, 11-10 (2-0).

1st round:
[1] Graham Ryding (CAN) bt [Q] Roberto Pezzota (ARG) 11-6, 11-9, 11-10 (2-0) (28m)
[7] Bernardo Samper (COL) bt Ian Power (CAN) 11-4, 11-5, 11-6 (23m)
[Q] Jose Angel Becerril (MEX) bt [3] Renan Lavigne (FRA) 6-11, 11-8, 11-9, 11-6 (40m)
[6] Miguel Angel Rodriguez (COL) bt Paul Davis (AUS) 11-5, 11-6, 11-6 (33m)
[5] Eric Galvez (MEX) bt [Q] David Phillips (CAN) 11-8, 7-11, 10-11 (0-2), 11-5, 11-3 (64m)
[4] Rafael F Alarcon (BRA) bt [Q] Robin Clarke (CAN) 11-4, 11-3, 7-11, 11-9 (33m)
[8] Bradley Hindle (AUS) bt Javier Castilla Conde (COL) 11-4, 11-8, 11-9 (35m)
[2] Peter Barker (ENG) bt Christopher Gordon (USA) 11-9, 11-9, 11-3 (40m)