Toby Samuel went from playing in Guatemala to the US Open second round — his ranking went up faster than a New York elevator.
US Open: Britain's Toby Samuel's meteoric rise from world No 1,871 to the second round
Britain's Toby Samuel, ranked 1,871st last year, has stormed into the US Open second round after a remarkable rise that included a stint on the ITF circuit in Guatemala. The 21-year-old qualifier defeated higher-ranked opponents to reach the main draw's second stage, marking a career breakthrough on the Grand Slam stage.
Source: US Open: Britain's Toby Samuel's meteoric rise from world No 1,871 to the second round — Sky Sports
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