The duel between Brazil and Greece, valid for the recap of the Davis Cup, began with João Fonseca’s victory over Stefanos Sakellaridis, this Saturday (13), in Athens. The 19 -year -old Brazilian, currently 42nd in the world, defeated number 286 in the ranking of ATP (Association of Professional Tennismen), by 2 sets to 0 (7/5 and 6/3), in 1 hour and 51 minutes.
In a format of better than five, the confrontation guarantees the team that once a place in the third victory reaches the qualifying round for the tournament finals next year. Brazil said goodbye to the classification for the finals of this year after being defeated by France 3-0 in February. The competition is a kind of tennis World Cup, in which the main tennis players of the circuit form national teams.
Following, Stefanos Tsitsipas, number 27 of the ranking and former number 3 in the world, seeks the draw for Greece against Paraná Thiago Wild, number 146.
In the first match of the confrontation, Sakellaridis bet on open looting that made it difficult for John’s return. Even so, the carioca managed to break his rival’s withdrawal to close the partial 7-5.
In the second set, the Brazilian opened 3-0 early in the partial and managed the advantage until the end.
The teams still return to the court this Sunday (14), first with the duel of pairs between Rafael Matos and Marcelo Melo and the brothers Stefanos and Petros Tsitsipas, and then, if necessary, with João Fonseca against Stefanos Tsitsipas. Thiago Wild and Sakallaridis can do the fifth and last game if the teams reach 2-2. The games take place from 11am and will be broadcast on Cazétv.
