Tabilo suffers from wear and tear and is eliminated from Indian Wells against a solid Taylor Fritz

Chile finds itself without representatives in Indian Wells. Alexandre Tabilo (39th) could not beat the American Taylor Fritz (12th) and lost by partials of 7-6 (2) and 6-2 being eliminated in the second round of the first Masters 1000 of the year.

It was expected to be a complex duel, especially due to the background of the local, originally from Santa Fe, who is becoming strong in the tournament. In detail, it is the Masters where he feels most comfortable and where he has the most victories (19 including Saturday’s). In fact, in 2022 he won his only title in this category. But on the other hand, it is also the one in which Jano went the furthest, since in 2023 he reached the round of 16, a phase in which he lost against Francis Tiafoe.

Gone is the Californian storm which even forced the suspension of certain duels, including that of the left-hander, who was firmly established on court 1 of the American tournament. The Toronto native grew strong with his serve, playing on par with Fritz. Actually, He surprised, above all, by the variety of his shots. Not only did he complicate the game with winners, but he did the same with aces, drops and backhands. SO, managed to equalize the actions at the start of the match, where everyone quickly took their respective serves.

It was a more than equal first round, which could have been decided by anyone. The North American only managed to make the difference in the tie-break. In the definition, he was much more energetic and took advantage of the Chilean’s errors to win the set 7-6 (2).

Tabilo felt the blow and Fritz took advantage of his moment, make the first break of the match in the first game of the second set and confirm it in the next match .

Despite the shock and frustration, Jano didn’t stop fighting and continued to continue his aggressive play. However, the Californian managed to resist the attacks, leaving the original Canadian with no options.

Frtiz broke again in the fifth, which allowed him to win the set 6-2 and seal the duel. . Tabilo had a great performance but felt the wear and tear, the same that allowed him to reach the best ranking of his career and enter the top 40 tennis players in the ATP ranking. The Chilean, who last week was singles finalist and doubles champion at the Chile Open, suffered from fatigue and was unable to face one of the heaviest rivals in the first Masters 1000 of the year.

Anyway, The left-hander continues his rise, both sportingly and economically. . The second national racket will continue the season from April, notably on the European clay court circuit. He will participate in the Masters of Monte Carlo, Madrid and Rome, high-level competitions which serve as preparation for Roland Garros and Paris 2024, which will take place on French clay.

On the other hand, having played the round of the best 64 in Indian Wells gives him, at least, a succulent consolation prize: a big check which reaches US$42,000.