Christian Garin falls to Hubert Hurkacz and bids farewell to ATP Estoril in the semi-final

Christian Garin (112th) could not beat Hubert Hurkacz (10th) in the semi-final of the ATP 250 in Estoril. The Pole won by partial 6-3, 3-6 and 6-3 qualification for the final of the Portuguese competition. Despite the fall, Gago had his best week so far this season. Even showing passages of very good tennis against a top ten. However, in the third set, he conceded two serves and was unable to get up.

From the start of the first set, the task seemed easy for the Pole. He broke immediately and managed to take a 3-0 lead while holding serve. This day was not seen as a hard-fought day. But it was. from the room Games From the first turn, the panorama changes. In fact, the national team was on the verge of bankruptcy while leading 4-2. Of course, the European was not willing to give in and held his service.

By then, Garin was already showing a steady rise. The one he maintained throughout the week and which allowed him to experience his best days of the 2024 season. With aggressive, combative tennis and without failing in moments of adversity, the Arican achieved an impeccable second set. One of the best people to remember him in recent times. Had a to break from the start and never let go of his in this part of the game. On the side of the field he received instructions from Gonzalo Lama, who, with a clenched fist, celebrated Nortino’s movements.

In the third set, ghosts were seen haunting for Gago. He did not stop showing combat tennis. However, he became frustrated after going bankrupt and turned to Lama for an answer. Hurkacz, for his part, remained calm to support the serve. Then, with the score 4-1 for the Wrocław native, another break finally proved decisive to eliminate the Chilean from the competition. It seemed decisive, but the Chilean returned the ball. to break immediately. However, the difference was already very big and, in the end, it was 6-3 for the Pole.