Etcheverry Advances to Rio Open Semifinals
RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) – Argentine eighth seed Tomas Martin Etcheverry reached the ATP Rio Open semifinals on Friday with a 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 win over Jaime Faria of Portugal.
Dominant Serving Propels Etcheverry
Etcheverry’s strong serve proved decisive, as he won 80% of points on his first serve
and fired nine aces to secure the victory in two hours and four minutes on the outdoor clay of the Jockey Club Brasileiro.
Faria Struggles with Break Points and Errors
World No. 147 Faria faced challenges converting opportunities, fail[ing] to convert any of his five break point opportunities
. He also accumulated 21 unforced errors throughout the match.
Next Round Matchup
Etcheverry will next face 87th-ranked Vit Kopriva in the semifinals after Kopriva defeated Juan Manuel Cerundolo of Argentina 6-4, 6-4.
Kopriva also showcased a strong serving performance, striking six aces and won 86% of points on his first serve
against his 78th-ranked opponent.
Match Statistics
- Etcheverry First Serve Win %: 80%
- Etcheverry Aces: 9
- Faria Break Point Conversion: 0/5
- Faria Unforced Errors: 21
- Kopriva Aces: 6
- Kopriva First Serve Win %: 86%
FAQ
Who did Etcheverry defeat to reach the semifinals?
Tomas Martin Etcheverry defeated Jaime Faria.
Who will Etcheverry play in the semifinals?
Etcheverry will play Vit Kopriva.
What was the final score of the Etcheverry vs. Faria match?
The final score was 7-6 (7-4), 6-4.
Etcheverry’s powerful serve and ability to capitalize on opportunities proved too much for Faria, setting the stage for an exciting semifinal clash against Kopriva. Stay tuned to 247sports.news for continued coverage of the Rio Open.