ÖTV ace Dominic Thiem has an important sense of achievement!
The man from Lichtenwörth defeated the Brazilian Meligeni Alves (ATP 128th) in the first round of qualifying for the ATP Masters in Madrid with 6:2.3:6.7:5 and can still hope for a place in the main draw.
At the beginning, the 30-year-old was able to keep up well and, thanks to a double break, took a clear lead in the first set and ultimately closed the first sack with a score of 6:2.
However, the balance of power changed in the second set, in which the Brazilian counterpart secured a decisive break at 2:1 and in the end equalized the set at 6:3. This leads to an all-important third movement.
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At the beginning of the final set, however, Thiem lost the first game on his own serve and was behind right from the start.
However, the Lower Austrian did not give up and was able to convert a 3:5 deficit into a 7:5 victory. The winner of the duel between Kokkinakis and Barrère awaits in the qualifying final.
In the previous game of the afternoon, compatriot Jurij Rodionov lost against Monegasque Valentin Vacherot (ATP 131st) with 3:6.6:2.2:6 and had to say goodbye to the Spanish capital early.
Sebastian Ofner, who is already seeded in the main draw, will meet in the first round on Wednesday (LIVE-Ticker >>>) on the Argentinian Pedro Cachín (ATP-91st).
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