The Hispanic, number 66 in the ATP ranking, highlighted the victory against the Chilean in the first round. “It was difficult to play. He (Tabilo) started very badly, in the second he played better,” said the European, who said that “we had the public against us, but we much amused.
The Spaniard Jaume Munar had a hard fight to eliminate the Chilean Alejandro Tabilo in the first round of Santiago ATP. This was recognized by the European tennis player after beating the fourth national racket.
“It’s always difficult to play against a tennis player who has this type of shots, very aggressive. I focused on my game and I think I did a great job,” said the Hispanic.
He also explained that “I’m coming out of an injury, there were a lot of difficult moments and that’s why this victory feels good. It’s been a complicated year physically and tennis-wise.”
Asked about the course of the match, which was played in three sets with two definitions in a tie-break, the world number 66 summarized the difficulties he encountered to reach the knockout stages.
“It was difficult to play today. He ( painting ) started very badly, in second he played much better and he made it very difficult for me. In the third I had ups and downs, but I was happy to get to this win.” Munar confirmed.
Likewise, the 25-year-old Catalan athlete described the resistance he received from some spectators during the match played in San Carlos de Apoquindo.
“A victory like this reflects the work we do. We had the audience against it, but it’s great fun. We have just two years into a pandemic and it is appreciated that people support tennis,” the Spaniard clarified.
consulted on his next opponent, Lorenzo Musetti world number 18 and first seed of the tournament, the Hispanic pointed out that “He doesn’t come at a good time either, but he’s a great player r. We must rest, fight and prepare; just like the Italian should do”.
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