The Chilean delivered the sensations after his first victory in two months on the ATP circuit. He will play for the advancement to the quarter-finals on Thursday, a day when Alejandro Tabilo will also seek to qualify for the quarter-finals of the North American tournament.
The victory of Christian Garin (29th) against Jack Sock (138th), in the first round of the ATP 250 in Houston, was a balm for the Chilean, who had only two months to add defeats. Therefore, once the match was over, he was happy and satisfied with his performance in the tournament where he won his first ATP title.
“Honestly, I haven’t felt well at all playing tennis for a few months. Off the pitch I had my problems too, and it’s very nice to win again. Houston is a very special place for me, and I will try to move forward.” reported the world number 29, who came from 1-4 down in the third quarter of the match.
These months to which the northerner refers are those he has gone through since the Australian Open until yesterday, where he celebrated again after four championships where he said goodbye to his debut. After the first Grand Slam of the year, Garin could not celebrate in Cordoba, Rio, Santiago and Miami . This stormy passage through the South American tour, added to a right shoulder injury, left the former world 17 affected. It was even during this period that he decided to change coaches and start working with Pepe Vendrell, an experienced Spanish strategist.
About the victory over the 2017 Paris Masters champion Bercy, Christian also spoke to the media. “It was a very difficult match, I think we were both solid, served very well. At the start of the third set he had his chances and he took them, but from there it was a good game from my side. I’m very happy, Jack is a great player and I’m happy to be in the next round.” hill.
Garine now he has to face Jordan Thompson (85th) for the passage to the quarter-finals. The 27-year-old Australian tennis player has just beaten Steven Diez (292nd) by partials 6-3 and 6-2. Despite the fact that the national has never met the oceanic, the prospects are favorable for Christian, since his game and his knowledge of the surface can make the difference against a player who has always felt more comfortable. on cement courts.
The one who will not have it easy will be Alejandro Tabilo (100°). The number two of the country, will face in the round of 16 against the best American tennis player of the moment, Taylor Fritz (13th) . The American arrives at this duel as a dazzling winner of the Indian Wells Masters 1000 after beating none other than Rafael Nadal (4th) in the final. With the crowd against, ‘Jano’ will be looking to return to the ATP Quarter-Finals. The Chileans’ two matches will take place on Thursday.
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