02/07/2024 21:31hs.
Sport gives revenge, it’s true, just as tennis can make a bad streak worse. The mind rules more than a good forehand and a powerful serve. On that path, Francisco Cerúndolo (22nd), unrecognizable Argentine No. 1, who has just suffered the Davis Cup (surprising fall to the 278th in the world) and defeated before players and This Wednesday he debuted with a defeat against Jaume Munar (74th) by 7-5 and 6-4 in 1h54m from the center court at the Kempes Sports Center.
The numbers may well explain the fall of the porteño, who committed 53 unforced errors against 35 for the Spanish single, who was down in winners (13-20), but took advantage of 4 of 8 break chances, against just 2 of 12 for Cerúndolo. The logical record was 3-0 for the Argentine…
Munar beat Cerúndolo to drops.
But more than these numbers, the right-hander’s body language says a lot. Without attitude or confidence, he barely made a foothold in the brick dust. Only at 2-2 in the second set did we see him hit that forehand that was talked about a lot, but Munar banked it, saved three break points and deactivated any type of reaction from the first classified of the tournament.
Of course, Fran’s suffering began in a first set that saw him lose his first turn at serve and then two in a row when he served at 5-4. The Spaniard, grateful, put it in, especially looking for Cerúndolo’s backhand, who missed most of his blows on that side. An example of that inappropriateness (proper for his present, actually), the Argentine had a smash for the equals at 5-6 but he threw it into the stands in a mistake rarely seen.
Bagnis can’t believe it.
The second set was also even in the result because Munar is not up to par with the blows of the Buenos Aires player, who from time to time scored some and equalized. But with one in and three out you cannot build a victory, and Munar was not going to despise the invitation to go to the quarterfinals either. in the final, an instance that will be played on Friday against Facundo Bagnis (207th).
The rest of the day
This Wednesday’s action at the Córdoba Open had the particularity of pitting an Argentine against a Spaniard, corresponding to the round of 16 of the competition.
Bagnis started by beating Roberto Carballés Baena (65°) by 6-1 y 6-3 in a great match by the local tennis player. It seemed very difficult for the Santa Fe player to achieve victory, but that was not the case. It was planted and, With two straight sets in 2 and a half hours of play, he managed to get into the quarterfinals. Facu couldn’t believe it, it was difficult, but he got the pass after battling intensely against a tough rival who suffered wear and tear and was even treated by the tournament’s physiotherapist.
Coria got into the quarterfinals and waits for Etcheverry or Zapata.
Besides, Federico Coria (93rd) beat Albert Ramos (84th) 6-1 and 6-3. The man from Rosario, runner-up last year after losing that final against Sebastián Báez, seemed like he was also going to have a difficult time, since his rival has experience in the tournament – he was champion in 2022 -.
However, Fede fought and achieved his victory in 1 hour and 25 minutes of play with 3 aces, 2 double faults, and 6/11 break points, thus qualifying for the quarterfinals. His rival will come from the intersection between Tomás Etcheverry (29th) and Bernabé Zapata (79th)who closed the day.
Who is missing to play?
This Thursday, at 6:30 p.m., Sebastián Báez (26th) will make his debut against the Bolivian Hugo Dellien (112th). The Austrian Sebastian Ofner (38th) will also be presenting, who will face the Italian Luciano Darderi (136th) at 2pm, then Román Burruchaga (170th) will play against the German Yannick Hanfmann (59th). They close Thiago Tirante (109th) vs. Facundo Díaz Acosta (95°).
Sebastian Baez plays this Thursday.
All games are on Fox Sports 2.
2024-02-08 00:31:21
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