Opelka stuns Isner in Round 1 of Australian Open

Reilly Opelka's parents, George and Lynne, still live in Palm Coast.

By Ray Boone
| 9:32 a.m. January 16, 2019

Professional tennis player and former Palm Coast resident Reilly Opelka. Courtesy photo

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Former Palm Coast resident Reilly Opelka, ranked 97th, scored an upset in the first round of the Australian Open on Monday, Jan. 14, in Melbourne. The 21-year-old Opelka, who stands at 6-foot-11, bested No. 9 seed John Isner in four sets (7-6, 7-6, 6-7, 7-6).

It was the first Grand Slam singles win of Opelka's career.

However, he lost to Thomas Fabbiano in the second round on Tuesday, Jan. 15, in five sets.