Spanish, considered the main favorite of the Qatar tournament, was surprised by Jiri Lehecka, who won 2 sets to 1; Russian abandoned the game against Félix Auger-Elussime after losing the first set 6-3
considered the main favorite of Doha ATP 500, was surprised and eliminated on Thursday (20) in the quarterfinals of the tournament, by Jiri Lehecka. The Spaniard started well, but could not support the advantage he had in the third set, resulting in a tight defeat with partials of 6/3, 3/6 and 6/4. For Lehecka, this victory represents a significant milestone in his career, as he had defeated Top 10 players on seven other opportunities. Another highlight of the tournament was the departure of, which occupied the fourth position among the favorites.
The Russian decided to abandon the game against Felix Auger-Elassime after losing the first set 6-3, which caught the Canadian by surprise. This withdrawal brought an unexpected outcome to the match, which promised to be competitive. With the elimination of Alcaraz and the withdrawal of Medvedev, Félix Auger-Aassime advances to the semifinals, where he will face. Rublev secured his place by winning Alex de Minaur in a game that was decided in Tie-Break, showing his ability in decisive times.
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Published by Matheus Oliveira
