A Christian Garin fighter makes another comeback and advances to the quarterfinals in Houston

After the long win over Jack Sock that ended a five-game losing streak, Christian Garin (29th) was looking to confirm this takeoff in the second round of the ATP 250 in Houston . His rival, the Australian Jordan Thompson (83rd) , appeared as an accessible opponent, given his poor results on clay. However, it became a very difficult obstacle, but with patience and a good attitude, they managed to overcome 3-6, 6-3 and 6-3.

The wind, which exceeded 31 kilometers per hour, and a heavy and slippery ground bothered the pupil of Pepe Vendrell too much , which opted for the port of its rival with long exchanges. However, this goal was half achieved in the first round, as the national number one made several unforced errors with his forehand and his points percentage with the first serve was not so high, largely because they couldn’t find the way out from outside adversities. Logically, this benefited the oceanic, which relied on its conduct to make the difference.

A break in the second game was enough for Thompson to take the lead in the first set. t. He was even able to get bigger gaps, but the Chilean saved a 0-40 in the fourth game and a 15-40 in the sixth. Although there is a hint of frustration in Gago, He had the great merit of not being carried away by this feeling and never stopped looking for the opportunity to get out of this complex situation.

Garin didn’t give up and didn’t stop fighting. Making patience a virtue she didn’t have until recently , regained some solidity and the long-awaited break came in Game 6 of the second quarter. With this difference, he got the impetus to turn the situation in his favor and also to show the best of his repertoire. Thanks to a much stronger service, He managed to close the manga with enough category, to define everything in a third chapter.

The start could not have been better for the native of Arica, since in the first match reached a Pause password while Thompson began to lose control and show a noticeable drop in his level.

Garin was unforgiving and also came up with more variations, like closing some points in the net. Thus, he got another break which left him in an excellent position to seal a victory vital for his recovery. And although the oceanic downgraded, it was not enough to threaten the victory of the national player, who closed the meeting with a spectacular backhand cross.

In the quarter-finals, a case where it had not been since last July, the Tank awaits the winner of the duel between the American Taylor Fritz (13th) and Alejandro Tabilo (100th).

“We both played very well, the conditions were difficult. I told myself that I had to keep trying and playing every point.” he reflected after the duel. And he added: “These days, you shouldn’t expect to play the best tennis , but try to win as is. I had very good first-serve percentages and I’m very happy”.

He also highlighted the changes he made. “I took time to prepare my body and my mind, it’s a sport that is practiced with a lot of pressure. I worked very hard, I try to do it every day. Let’s see how the day goes. The victories are very important and I am happy,” sentenced.

In the Mexico City Challenger 125, Nicolás Jarry (139th) qualified for the semi-finals after beating Austrian Gerald Melzer (274th) 7-6 (4) and 7-5 , in a game where Nico had solid numbers. got 15 ace and had 88% won with his first serve.

For the passage to the final, will face Argentinian Tomás Etcheverry (106th) one of the most prominent players on the challenger circuit in recent months.

With the points earned so far, Jarry secures a jump to position 132. If he wins, he will climb to square 125.