Burruchaga is eliminated in the Coquimbo semifinals

Argentine tennis player Román Burruchaga could not beat Brazilian Joao Reis da Silva and fell 6-2, 6-4 after 1h30m of play in the semifinals of Challenger 75 in Coquimbo. The world No. 262 will leave for Europe to continue his schedule through Oeiras and Skopje.

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Romanian Burruchaga is growing and looking for improvements to his tennis, with Leonardo “Yacaré” Mayer as a coach. The 21-year-old Argentine tennis player comes from a season in which he became champion of the Vacancy M25 and reached the definition in Antalya. In addition, he made the semifinals in the Challengers of Lima and Corrientesand rooms in Buenos Aires. Its 2023 began with a fall in Tucumaneighth in Santiagoconsecutive losses in Viña del Mar, San Luis Potosí, León and Florianópolisand rooms in Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club.

Joao Reis da Silva It has been showing a rise in its level, which it seeks to sustain throughout the year. Last season he failed to win titles, although he reached the finals of the Challenger of Ambato and of the Guayaquil and Recife ITF. 2023 began with eighths in Tigre 1, defeat in Piracicaba, qualified in Concepción, falls in Río and Tucumán, eighths in Santiago, second in San Luis Potosí, goodbyes in León and Morelos, and eighths in Buenos Aires.

Reis da Silva imposes with authority

Roman Burruchaga and Joao Reis da Silva They met in the semifinals of the Coquimbo Challenger.

A frantic start to the game, with errors from both from the serve and hits from the return, the Brazilian got two breaks against one. Later, Joao found solidity with his blows, he was able to make good decisions and command without many problems. In the fifth game, the Argentine escaped from two break points against to strengthen himself. However, Reis da Silva did not suffer from the service, he again tried with the reception and one more break gave him the 6-2 in 40 minutes.

The second sleeve was dominated by the serves, creating havoc and unable to return. In addition, both took the opportunity to be aggressive and forceful with their right. After going 3-2, Román saw the opportunity, did not waste it and went 4-2 with great optimism. However, the Brazilian put on his overalls and began to come back. While Burruchaga didn’t lower his level, he made significant mistakes. Launched, released with great authority, Reis da Silva sentenced andl 6-2, 6-4 after 1h30m.