The man from Santa Fe fell to American Steve Johnson 7-6 (5), 1-6, 6-1. Today Tomás Etcheverry and Juan Manuel Cerúndolo will face each other
Facundo Bagnis113th in the world ranking, was eliminated in the first round of the ATP 250 in Houston against the American steve johnson (152nd) by 7-6 (5), 1-6 and 6-1, in what was the last brick dust tournament in the Americas.
A native of Armstrong, Santa Fe, which comes from falling 13 positions in the ranking, lost in almost two hours of playing on the American server. This rivalry marks the first between the two in professional tournaments.
This afternoon, not before 3:30 pm (Argentine time), they will face each other Thomas Etcheverry (73°) and John Manuel Cerundolo (119th) also in the opening round. Although this is the first time they have met on tour, they have met four times in the Challengers, with two wins for each side.
Bagnis’ fall in the ranking
This Monday the ATP World Tour updated the rankings, and the 33-year-old Argentine dropped 13 places. Given this change after he lost in the second round of the Miami Master 1000 before Carlos Alcaraz.
Other changes in the ranking of Argentina, is the confirmation of Sebastian Baez as the best singles (32nd), above all Francisco Cerundolo (33°) and Diego Schwartzman (36°).
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Source: Tycsports
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