Kecmanovic Advances in Acapulco After Unusual Match Conclusion
Miomir Kecmanovic advanced to the semifinals of the Acapulco tournament after defeating Terence Atmane in a match decided by an unusual circumstance. Kecmanovic had previously defeated Rafa Jódar in the previous round.
Controversial Ending Seals Victory
The match concluded unexpectedly when the chair umpire issued a warning to Atmane for not being prepared to receive serve. According to reports, Atmane went to retrieve a towel while Kecmanovic was preparing to serve. This was Atmane’s second warning of the match, resulting in a point penalty that ultimately ended the contest.
“The curious thing is the way Kecmanovic won the match.”
Atmane reportedly expressed his astonishment and left the court without shaking hands with the umpire. The decision was met with disapproval from the crowd, but was ultimately upheld.
Match Context and Previous Rounds
This marked the first career meeting between Atmane, and Kecmanovic. Atmane had reached the quarterfinal after victories over Grigor Dimitrov (6-3, 6-3) and Rafael Jodar (6-2, 4-6, 6-1). During his second-round match against Jodar, Atmane scored 81 points to Jodar’s 60, blasting 37 winners.
Ranked no. 63, Terence Atmane had a 4-5 win/loss record heading into the match.
Odds Favored Kecmanovic
Prior to the match, Miomir Kecmanovic was favored to win, with odds of 1.39 compared to Atmane’s 2.98.
Looking Ahead
Kecmanovic’s victory secures his place in the next round of the Abierto Mexicano Telcel tournament.
FAQ
- How did Kecmanovic win the match? He won due to a point penalty assessed to Terence Atmane for a time violation.
- What were the odds for the match? Kecmanovic was favored with odds of 1.39, while Atmane was at 2.98.
- Had Atmane and Kecmanovic played before? No, this was their first career meeting.
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