Write down this name. Rodrigo Fernandes He is a young Portuguese tennis player who has just turned 17 years old and is champion of his country in the under-18 category. There are many who speak wonders of his potential and he had his first great experience at a professional level being able to defeat Nikoloz Basilasvhili, formerly 16th in the world, in the qualifying phase of the ATP Challenger Maia Open 2023. In an agonizing match that lasted almost two and a half hours, the Portuguese tennis player ended up winning and exciting his compatriots.
One of the most special moments I witnessed this year in Portuguese tennis.
At just 17 years old, Rodrigo Fernandes just beat Basilashvili (ex 16 ATP) in the Maia Open qualifying. In front of a great atmosphere and in a 3rd set tie-break. Brutal.
6-2,5-7 e 7-6(5) em 2h25. pic.twitter.com/0t57sUrhTa
— Steve Gracio (@stevefgracio) November 26, 2023
2023-11-26 18:45:39
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