“I am happy with my level of play“. After concluding his match against Roberto Bautista Agut (7-6, 7-5) on Thursday evening, Quentin Halys did not hide his pleasure when speaking in front of the Estoril public. high quality match, the 26-year-old Frenchman bent the number 4 seed of the Portuguese tournament, currently 28th at the ATP (note: ex-ninth player in the world), thanks in particular to his service: 14 aces and 82% points obtained on his first ball (despite 4 double faults).
From the start, Quentin Halys stood up to the Spaniard. After having to save a break point at 5-5 in the first set, the Frenchman tightened the game in the tie-break (7-5) to afford the first set. Then the 80th player in the world could have doubted. Because at 2-1 for Roberto Bautista Agut, he conceded his first break of the match following a double fault. But the French took back his property in the next game. A few minutes later, he managed another break at 5-5 to finally win in 1h41 of play.
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