Dramatic Victory: Camilo Ugo Carabelli Overcomes match Points Against Nicolas Jarry
– Santiago
In a thrilling display of resilience and skill, Camilo Ugo Carabelli delivered one of the most memorable victories of his career at the Movistar Chile Open. The Argentine defeated home favorite Nicolas Jarry in a hard-fought match with scores of 5-7, 6-3, 7-6(9), demonstrating his ability to prevail under pressure by saving three match points.
Jarry had opportunities on his side but ultimately missed crucial shots,notably a routine backhand volley while leading 5-4 in the tie-break of the third set. Carabelli capitalized on this, winning four consecutive points from 2/5. A pivotal moment occurred when Jarry, having already celebrated, found his backhand clipping the baseline after assuming victory, allowing Carabelli to take the lead and secure the win.
“I feel very happy.Very difficult match with Nico,” Carabelli shared. “He served so strongly. I feel tired, but I won and I’m so happy.”
A Trail of Success
Currently ranked at a career-high No. 69 in the PIF ATP Rankings, Carabelli reached his frist tour-level semi-final in Rio the previous week. His journey in Santiago continues as he prepared to face Brazilian player Thiago Monteiro in the semi-final. Monteiro reached this stage by overcoming Juan Manuel Cerundolo in a tense 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(2) match.
Despite previous encounters on different tour levels where Jarry held a slight advantage, never before had Carabelli and Jarry met in such a critical match, marking their first encounter in a main ATP event.
Others Advance
In additional news from the tournament,Carabelli’s close friend Tomas Martin Etcheverry moved forward with ease,beating Hugo Gaston 6-2,6-3. Meanwhile, fifth seed Tomas Martin Etcheverry is set to face 2021 champion Cristian Garin. In an notable showing, Jaime faria made his Top 100 debut, defeating Italian Luciano Darderi 6-3, 6-4.
What is Camilo Ugo Carabelli’s career-high ranking in the ATP rankings?
Frequently Asked Questions
**Q: How did Camilo Ugo Carabelli win the match against Nicolas Jarry?**
A: Carabelli pulled off an incredible comeback, saving three match points in the final tie-break. He capitalized on a crucial missed backhand volley by Jarry and then won four consecutive points to secure victory.
**Q: What is Camilo Ugo Carabelli’s current ranking in the ATP rankings?**
A: Carabelli is currently ranked No. 69 in the PIF ATP Rankings, a career-high for him.
**Q: Who will Camilo Ugo Carabelli play next in the tournament?**
A: Carabelli will face Brazilian player Thiago Monteiro in the semi-final.
**Q: Did Nicolas Jarry and Camilo Ugo Carabelli play each other before?**
A: While they had played each other on different tour levels, this was their first meeting in a main ATP event.
With these stunning victories, Carabelli and his fellow competitors are setting the stage for a thrilling climax at the Movistar Chile Open.
