Argentinian player Serendolo advanced to the second round of the China competition with a solid victory

2024-09-27 12:05:42

Argentine Francisco Cerundolo On Friday, he defeated Czech Jakub Menci 7-6(4), 6-1 in a 1 hour and 40 minute match at the Brad Drewitt Level 2 Court at the Beijing Sports Center. g, won the first match of the ATP 500 China Open.

Serendolo, 26 years old and ranked 31st in the world, knows how to control a match against Mencic, who just made his debut in China.

Although the 19-year-old Mencic showed strength on his serve, Serendolo’s return ability and more effective serve came into play. The two tennis players met for the first time on the professional tour.

The first set was very close, with both sides holding serve until Serendolo took advantage of Mencik’s three double faults to break serve and take a 6-5 lead.

Although the Czech managed to recover and force a tie-break, the Argentinian was able to secure a win, taking the first set 7-6(4).

In the second set, Cerundolo didn’t give Mensik any options. With his firm serve and precise hitting, the Argentinian dominated the entire set, locked the key game and sealed the victory 6-1, advancing to the second round. · Baena.

The China Open has qualified the current champion and world number one Yannick Sinner of Italy for the second round and will make his debut this Friday with the participation of the main seed: Carlos Al of Spain Callas and Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz.

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