Tuesday’s tennis action saw Nicolas Jarry save a match point in a dramatic win at the BNP Paribas Nordic Open, Jiri Lehecka cruising at the European Open, and Aslan Karatsev pulling off an upset in Kazakhstan. Here’s a full breakdown of the day’s key matches from Stockholm, Antwerp, and Almaty.
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BNP Paribas Nordic Open (Stockholm, Sweden)
Jarry Saves Match Point to Overcome Ymer
Fifth seed Nicolas Jarry of Chile narrowly escaped defeat, fending off a match point in a thrilling 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7) win over Sweden’s Elias Ymer. Jarry struggled with consistency, tallying 54 unforced errors against just 28 winners, while Ymer fired 12 aces. However, Jarry managed to pull through after Ymer missed his chance at match point at 7-6 in the tiebreaker. Jarry won the final three points to secure the victory and move on to the second round.
Next up, Jarry will face Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia, who knocked out Cameron Norrie of Great Britain 6-4, 6-4.
Other Results
- Jacob Fearnley (Great Britain, qualifier) won his first ATP Tour hard-court match, defeating Corentin Moutet (France) 6-2, 7-6 (5).
- Alexandre Muller (France) and Laslo Djere (Serbia) also advanced. Djere will face fourth seed Tommy Paul, the 2021 Stockholm champion.
European Open (Antwerp, Belgium)
Lehecka Rolls Past Munar
Fifth-seeded Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic dominated Spain’s Jaume Munar 6-1, 6-4 in their first-round clash. This victory marked Lehecka’s second win over Munar in just 10 days, having previously beaten him in the opening round of the Rolex Shanghai Masters.
Giron Earns Milestone Win
Eighth seed Marcos Giron of the United States secured his 100th ATP Tour win, defeating the Netherlands’ Botic van de Zandschulp 6-4, 6-1. Giron was nearly flawless on his first serve, losing only two points throughout the match.
Other Winners
- Thiago Seyboth Wild (Brazil, qualifier) advanced with a victory.
- Roberto Bautista Agut (Spain), Zizou Bergs (Belgium), and Frenchmen Arthur Rinderknech and Hugo Gaston also moved on to the next round.
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Almaty Open (Kazakhstan)
Karatsev Upsets Zhang
Russia’s Aslan Karatsev pulled off an upset, defeating China’s sixth-seeded Zhizhen Zhang 6-4, 7-6 (2) to advance to the second round. Karatsev’s strong play under pressure, especially in the second-set tiebreak, proved pivotal.
Kazakh Players Shine
A pair of Kazakh players made it through to the next round:
- Alexander Shevchenko defeated fellow Kazakh Mikhail Kukushkin 7-6 (5), 7-6 (4).
- Beibit Zhukayev also advanced.
Other Results
- Eighth seed Adrian Mannarino (France) outlasted Roman Safiullin (Russia) 5-7, 7-6 (4), 6-3.
- Daniel Evans (Great Britain) beat Japan’s Taro Daniel 6-4, 6-4.
- Otto Virtanen (Finland) defeated Italy’s Fabio Fognini.
- Gabriel Diallo (Canada) held off Australia’s Christopher O’Connell in a tight match.
Post-Match Reactions and Key Takeaways
Nicolas Jarry on Saving Match Point:
“It was a very tough match, and I didn’t play my best tennis. But I kept fighting, and in the end, I’m happy to have pulled through.”
Marcos Giron on His 100th ATP Win:
“It’s a special milestone for me. I felt great out there today and played some of my best tennis, especially on serve. I’m excited for what’s next.”
Aslan Karatsev on Upsetting Zhang:
“I knew it would be a difficult match, but I stayed focused and took my chances. It feels great to get this win.”
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Looking Ahead: What’s Next for These Players
Aslan Karatsev will aim to continue his strong run in Kazakhstan after his upset victory.
Nicolas Jarry will face Miomir Kecmanovic in what promises to be a competitive second-round match in Stockholm.
In Antwerp, Jiri Lehecka and Marcos Giron will look to maintain their form as they advance deeper into the European Open.
