2024-02-16 01:33:27
This Friday the national tennis player will play his second final at the ATP level and he will do so against a player he has never faced.
The tennis player Alejandro Tabilo (82nd ATP) made history after winning one of his best wins of his career in the ATP semifinals in Auckland, New Zealand, to settle in the final of the contest.
The Chilean surprised and won by 6-2 and 7-5 al French Arthur Fils (35º), to reach his second final at the ATP level after reaching this stage last year in Córdoba, where he lost to Albert Ramos.
The Chilean tennis player had to fight until the end to beat the Frenchman, who had him on the ropes in the second set, but the Canadian-born player woke up at the right moment and won against the sixth seed of the tournament in a duel that It lasted for one hour and 49 minutes.
With this victory, Tabilo is ranked 60th in the Live Ranking, achieving the best position of his career so far.
Schedule and rival for Alejandro Tabilo in the Auckland ATP final
After this arduous fight, Alejandro Tabilo will go in search of his first ATP titleso this one will jump onto the field Friday at 10:00 p.m. Chile time to face the Japanese Taro Daniel (74th).
Regarding his rival, the Japanese gave the big blow in the semifinals by defeating the favorite of the contest, the American Ben Shelton (16th). In a tight duel, Taro Daniel won 7-5 and 7-6 (9).
The Japanese tennis player, and national rival this Friday, is 30 years old and right-handed. The best ranking he achieved was 64th place in 2018, although at this time it is He is 57th in the Live Ranking, obtaining its best position so far. Besides, has an ATP title (Istanbul 2018).
As for the record between Tabilo and Taro Daniel, this It is the first time that they will see each other on the circuit.
Where to see? You can follow the match through the streaming platform Star+ and on Tennis TV.