Bicknell expects strong start against tough Australian
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August 17, 2026
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Jamaica’s number one tennis player, Blaise Bicknell, says he is confident of making a strong start when he faces Australia’s Max Purcell in the opening round of the Kingston Open, an ATP Challenger tournament, at the Liguanea Club in New Kingston today.
The match, scheduled for 4 p.m., will make Bicknell the first Jamaican player to take the court in the inaugural event.
Bicknell, ranked 373rd in the world, will meet a seasoned opponent in Purcell, a former world number 40 and two‑time Grand Slam doubles champion. However, he believes his match fitness and the energy of the home crowd could tilt the contest in his favour.
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