In a surprising turn of events at the IEB+ Argentina Open in Buenos Aires, Chilean Nicolas Jarry claimed a convincing 7-6 (2), 6-3 victory over top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in the semifinals. Jarry’s impressive performance earned him a spot in the final, where he will face wild card Facundo Diaz Acosta of Argentina.
Jarry showcased resilience in the first set, battling back from a 6-5 deficit to force a tiebreaker. The Chilean dominated the tiebreaker with a 6-1 lead, setting the tone for the remainder of the match. Alcaraz, the defending champion of the Argentina Open, failed to find his rhythm, and Jarry secured the win by taking the final three games of the second set.
Notably, Alcaraz, who didn’t record a single ace in the match, struggled to break Jarry’s serve, managing to convert only one of the four break points. In contrast, Jarry delivered seven aces and effectively saved three out of four break points, underscoring his dominance on the court.
Jarry’s opponent in the final, Diaz Acosta, earned his spot by defeating countryman Federico Coria 6-2, 6-3 in the other semifinal. Coria played on a special exemption, but Diaz Acosta’s strong performance denied him a place in the final.
In other tennis action:
ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam, Netherlands:
Top-seeded Italian Jannik Sinner secured a straight-set victory, defeating Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor 6-2, 6-4. Sinner demonstrated control throughout the match, saving all six break points he faced and delivering seven aces. He will face Australia’s Alex de Minaur in the final, who triumphed over Bulgarian sixth seed Grigor Dimitrov with a 6-4, 6-3 win.
Delray Beach Open in Florida:
No. 3 seed Tommy Paul dominated in an all-American semifinal, securing a 6-2, 6-2 victory over No. 2 seed Frances Tiafoe. Paul’s strong serving, including eight aces, and successful conversion of break points propelled him to the final. He will be joined by No. 1 seed Taylor Fritz, who eliminated Marcos Giron 7-6 (8), 6-2. Fritz’s commanding performance, with 10 aces and an efficient break point conversion, secured his place in the final against Paul.
