Dan Brand, 16, the only Israeli in the junior tournament, defeated American Ryan Kozada 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the second round. Brand is ranked 23rd in the world junior rankings.
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Dan Brand, 16, won his first career Grand Slam match at the Wimbledon junior tournament on Saturday, beating American Ryan Kozada 6-3, 6-2. Brand is the only Israeli representative in the junior draw and is ranked 23rd in the ITF world junior rankings. The match marks a breakthrough for the young tennis player, who has been competing at the junior level.
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