Rosario defeated Spaniard Davidovich Fokin 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 to reach the second round of the tournament in Morocco. Meanwhile, the Azul native fell to Portuguese Joao Sousa (90th) 6-2, 5-7 and 6-3.
Federico Coria (60th in world ranking) qualifies for second round of ATP 250 in Marrakech after beating Spain Alexander Davidovich Fokin (45º) of 7-5, 3-6 and 6-4. The Moroccan contest, which was played in brick dust and distributed 597,900 euros in prizes.
The Argentine tennis player fought for two hours and 18 minutes to beat the Iberian in three sets, which he has never seen face to face on the professional circuit. His next opponent will be the winner of the duel starring Pole tomorrow Kamil Majchrzak (76th) and the Bosnian Mirza Basic (215º).
The bad news is the removal of Frederic Delbonis (35º), after falling to the Portuguese Joao Sousa (90º) of 6-2, 5-7 and 6-3. The native of Azul, who in 2016 became the champion of this event also known as Grand Prix Hassan II, is now 4-4 on the record against the Portuguese.
The Argentine champion of the ATP 250 in Marrakech
In addition to Delbonis There were four other players representing the Legion celebrating titles in that Moroccan city. They are Franco Davin (1988), Guillermo Perez Roldan (in 1992 and 1993), William Canas (in 2001) and Marian’s Gate (in 2005).
Ormaechea was removed from the WTA in Bogotá
The Argentine tennis player, who is in 146th position in the world rankings, lost to Romanian Irina Bara (118th) by 6-3 and 7-5. María Carlé (153rd) says goodbye.
Source: Tycsports
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