Thiago Monteiro achieved the 2nd victory in its participation in the Rome Masters 1000.
This Friday (10), the Brazilian advanced in the tournament by destroying the Australian Jordan Thompson.
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More adapted to the clay court, Thiago Monteiro dominated the action from the beginning against the 32nd seed. Thus, he closed the duel in 2 sets to 0, partial 6/1 e 6/3.
In Rome, Thiago Monteiro was already coming off a victory against a well-known rival on the circuit. He beat the experienced Frenchman on his debut Gael Monfilsalso for 2 sets to 0 (partials of 6/2 and 7/5).
In the next round, the Brazilian will face the winner of the duel between the Norwegian Casper Ruud5th seed of the tournament, and the Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic.
Thiago Monteiro celebrates victory over Gael Monfils in Rome EFE/EPA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO