After winning by 2 sets to 0, Brazilian now faces Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech, opponent defeated last week in Monte Carlo
Showing that he remains in good shape, João Fonseca (35º do ranking) surpassed Alejandro Tabilo (45th) this Tuesday (14) and debuted with victory at the ATP 500 in Munichin Germany. The Brazilian demonstrated technical superiority e protagonism in decisive moments of the match to beat the Chilean, his tormentor at the ATP 250 in Buenos Aires, by 2 sets a 0with partial 7/6 (7/1) e 6/3.
Fonseca will face the Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech (27th), who defeated the American Alex Michelsen (35th) by 2 sets a 0. In Monte Carlo, last week, 2-1. The match, valid for the round of 16, is scheduled for Wednesday (15), with no set time yet.
The nine degree cold in Munich did not stop the tennis players from playing a balanced confrontation in the first set. Tabilo started better and confirmed break point after Fonseca committed a double fault. The Rio native returned well on his rival’s serve and tied at 2/2 after a rally that excited the crowd.
During the first set, a fan stole the show by asking Fonseca to close the partial as it was very cold. The Brazilian continued to improve and took off after the match went to tie-break, winning the tiebreaker game 7/1 and opening up an advantage on the scoreboard.
Despite the setback in the opening set, Tabilo did not let up and showed resistance. The Chilean placed his serves well at the beginning of the part, but Fonseca had the ability to win points at the net and in the smash and left his rival in a difficult position.
Tabilo had to do his best to “get off the ropes” and even saved three break points, but the Chilean made mistakes on the return and Fonseca, after saving a break of serve, had two match points in his favor and closed the partial at 6/3 with a great volley.
*With information from Estadão Conteúdo
