The national tennis player surpassed the Turkish Ipek Oz, located more than 500 places higher. The victory will allow him to move up the rankings, in a year where he was even considering retiring.
Daniela Seguel (740th) gave one of the big blows of the second day of the WTA LP Open By IND, where the public present at the Hacienda Chicureo was excited by the victory of the Pantera, who beat 7-5 and 7-6 (3). to the Turk Ipek Oz (221st) and advances to the second round in Colina.
The match played out in a very even manner, where both had opportunities. However, it was ultimately the native of San Joaquín who took advantage the most, closing the match after two hours and 36 minutes of play. This victory allowed him to add 15 points, which will allow him to gain 78 places in the world ranking.
The triumph becomes more relevant after the confession he made in the press room, after the engagement. “Those were very difficult years for me, I was about to retire, I thought it was going to be my last year of tennis. Having won this match makes me very happy because I worked a lot for it,” he said.
The 30-year-old tennis player gave more details on this situation. “It took me a few months, I was having a bad time with tennis. I gave myself this year mainly to participate in the Pan American Games. Already in the second half of this year I felt much better and I am delighted again,” he continued.
In fact, in Santiago 2023, La Pantera recounted his difficulties this year in a conversation with El Deportivo. “I don’t have a lot of money either and making calendars is difficult. At the beginning of the year it was a reality to leave tennis, now perhaps less so, because in recent months I have reconnected with the pleasure and the feeling of competition. and being able to compete on an equal footing with much higher ranked players and that makes me want to keep trying,” he admitted.
Next duel
A rival awaits her in the round of 16, she will come from the match between the Argentine Nadia Podoroska (78th) and the Swiss Conny Perrin (346th). The Chilean will return to the field on Thursday.
Another big surprise of the tournament was the defeat of Sara Errani (100th). The Italian lost 6-1 and 7-6 (1) against the Ukrainian Yulia Starodubtseva (159th). The former Roland Garros finalist was the fourth highest ranked in the LP OPEN and with this defeat she said goodbye to both singles and doubles.
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