Facundo Díaz Acosta
, the big surprise of the
Argentina Open,
is the first qualifier for the semifinals.
The Argentine tennis player, number 87 in the ATP ranking, beat Serbian Dusan Lajovic (58th) 6-4 and 6-3 in one hour and 23 minutes and reached this stage for the first time in his career in a tournament of the large circuit.
"I'm very happy. I've been playing very well. I suffered from some tough moments in the first games, but I overcame it and I think that's why I'm here.
I was very nervous about playing in this stadium with all the people, but I relied on myself. team and I was able to move forward,"
analyzed the La Lucila player minutes after consummating one of the best victories of his career.
In this way, Argentine tennis ensures a representative in Sunday's final.
Díaz Acosta will face the winner of the match between
Sebastián Báez
and
Federico Coria,
who will close the daytime session at the Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis.
Later it will be the turn of the youngest number one in history and winner of two Grand Slams,
Carlos Alcaraz,
who will take the court at 6:30 p.m. to face the Italian
Andrea Vavassori.
The Spaniard, defending champion, seeks to be the first tennis player to retain the title in Buenos Aires since another Spaniard, David Ferrer, did so by winning in 2012, 2013 and 2014.
In Buenos Aires, Facu Diaz Acosta is a semi-finalist in an ATP tournament for the first time in his career.
In addition, she assures Argentine finalist.
That smile says it all.pic.twitter.com/AJpwqoueOj
— Set Tennis (@settenisok) February 16, 2024
Carlitos' rival in a hypothetical semi would be
Tomás Etcheverry
or the Chilean
Nicolás Jarry,
who will play in the last turn.
Schedule of the day at the Argentina Open
Facundo Díaz Acosta (ARG) to Dusan Lajovic (SRB), 6-4 and 6-3.
15.30 - Sebastián Báez (ARG) vs.
Federico Coria (ARG)
Not before 6:30 p.m. - Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) vs.
Andrea Vavassori (ITA)
Following Alcaraz-Vavassori - Tomás Etcheverry (ARG) vs.
Nicolas Jarry (CHI)