The aluxes did their thing on the first day of the Yucatán Open main draw. And several at the top of the table packed their suitcases much earlier than expected.
The Italian Federico Gaiosecond in the seeding, left for home after falling to the one who, those who know him say, could be a serious contender for the scepter of first Challenger ATP that is played in Mérida, the American of Russian origin Stefan Kozlov, in a marathon duel of almost three hours.
The partials of this duel, played on the stadium field “Lorenzo Molina Casares”, They were 6-4, 4-6 and 6-2, the third being unequal, after the tough first two sets. A fairly technical game, compared to the bombs of the other games.
Jacob Brumh in his duel against Rodolfo Jáuregui Sáinz de Rosas, during the intense, hot Monday day at the Yucatán Open (Valerio Caamal)
The “Lorenzo Molina Casares” stadium field saw an intense match from start to finish, but Kozlov, remembered for a great victory recently in Acapulco against Grigor Dimitrov, left no doubt that he is a powerful gladiator, who may as well put a ball on you with power that goes up to the net to attack and surprise.
The number seven of the tournament, the Swiss, was also eliminated from the Yucatán Open. Antoine Belliervictim of the Argentine Facundo Mena, 6-4 and 6-1, in a match that lasted little: 1 hour and 18 minutes. Ironies: Bellier was one of the first to arrive to adapt to the clay courts and the climate, and also one of the first to leave.
Stefan Kozlov, on the day of the Main Draw of the Yucatán Tennis Open (Photo by José Valerio Caamal Balam)
On Monday, with inclement sun at the start, the American said goodbye to the debutant tournament. Adam Mayeighth, defeated by the Dominican Roberto Cid Subervi, in a duel extended to three sets: 6-2, 3-6 and 6-1.
The one who confirmed his position in the sowing, and also the aspirations to go far, was the North American Tristan Boyer, who eliminated his compatriot Alafia Ayeni, with a victory in straight sets, 6-0 and 6-3. Ayeni, with a basketball-like physique, fought several times with the officers, and also with himself.
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2024-03-19 00:37:15
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