Match Report
Navone edges Monteiro in first-round thriller in Antwerp
Etcheverry, Carballes Baena advance at ATP 250 occasionÂ
October 14, 2024
European Open
Mariano Navone claims his first skilled indoor win on the European Open in Antwerp.
By ATP Employees
Mariano Navone held his nerve to maneuver previous Thiago Monteiro in a gripping first-round conflict on the European Open in Antwerp Monday.
The Argentine saved two match factors within the deciding set earlier than changing the primary of his personal to seal a 6-3, 4-6, 7-6(6) victory after two hours and 41 minutes. In his first skilled indoor match, Navone discovered success on the internet, claiming 88 per cent (7/8) of factors within the contest when advancing ahead, in response to Infosys ATP Stats.
First indoor match âś…First indoor win âś…
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In claiming the pair’s first Lexus ATP Head2Head assembly, the No. 43 within the PIF ATP Rankings additionally snapped a five-match dropping streak in opposition to left-handed gamers.
Monteiro, the primary Brazilian to compete in the primary attract Antwerp match historical past, was imperious behind his first serve within the third set, however got here unstuck by the resilience of Navone in an absorbing tie-break.
Sixth seed Tomas Martin Etcheverry kickstarted his debut marketing campaign in Antwerp with a well-fought win over wild card Richard Gasquet.
The Argentine struck cleanly from each wings to prevail 7-6(4), 6-4, rattling off three consecutive video games to seal victory in a single hour and 48 minutes.
Roberto Carballes Baena cruised previous Dominik Koepfer 6-4, 6-0 to advance to the second spherical. The Spaniard dropped simply three factors behind his first serve all through the second set.
