2024-07-11 07:23:33
The Chilean defeated Cobolli in five sets and will play in the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time.
Alejandro Tabilo (19° ATP) continues to bring joy to Chilean tennis and continues his path at Wimbledon 2024 after beating the Italian Flavio Cobolli (48th) in a disputed duel valid for the second round.
The first national racket advanced to the third round at the Cathedral of Tennis after beating Cobolli in five sets. 7-6 (4), 7-6 (4), 4-6, 4-6 y 6-4 in almost four hours of match.
The left-hander was very good in the first two sets. However, the Italian equalised the score and won the next two sets to level the match.
In the fifth set, Alejandro Tabilo achieved his historic victory after achieving a decisive break in the tenth game, taking the final set 6-4.
With this victory, the Chilean has 100 ATP points but has not registered any changes in the live ranking because he is defending points from last year.
Facing the third round of Wimbledon 2024, Tabilo will face the American Taylor Fritz (12°) he Saturday, July 6 at time to be confirmed.
Where to watch Wimbledon 2024 matches live?
Wimbledon 2024 matches will be broadcast on TV by means of the signal of ESPN. While via streamingall duels will be available through the Disney+ platform.