Christian Garin (43rd) moved into the round of 16 at Wimbledon. The Chilean tennis player beat the American Jenson Brooksby (34th) by partials of 6-2, 6-3, 1-6 and 6-4 to qualify for the knockout stages of the Grand Slam and this Monday he will face the Australian Álex de Miñaur to try and secure their passage to the next phase. Gago analyzed his gift after entering the top-16 round for the second year in a row.

“It was a tough game. Jenson fought every time, he’s a complete player, but I think I was very solid throughout the game,” the national began, telling the signal that owns the television rights.And he thanked the domestic tennis fans who came to support him in England: “I gave my 100%, they are long matches, but it was easier for me thanks to the public, and especially to the Chileans who arrive. When I hear them, I know they are there somewhere.”

The Tank expressed his satisfaction with the game he has played in the contest so far. “I’m happy and I’m playing very well. It’s the way I like to play and I’ve been working for a long time to be aggressive and my intensity, I’m more aggressive with my serve and it makes games depend on me.” said.

Gago spoke about the withdrawal of Matteo Brerrettini, a rival he had to face in his debut, but who ended up withdrawing from competition due to Covid-19. “This year I played with Matteo in the first round, but the draw has changed a bit and I’m taking my chances. Today was a very difficult match but I hope to continue improving. concluded the Chilean.

Now, Garin hopes to beat what was his best record in the London competition, against de Miñau (27th).