Delray beach Open: Davidovich Fokina Upsets Fritz, Arnaldi and Kecmanovic Advance
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain stunned two-time defending champion Taylor Fritz in the Delray Beach Open quarterfinals on Friday, winning 7-6, 7-6 to advance to the semifinals. The eighth-seeded Spaniard will face Italian fourth seed Matteo Arnaldi,who defeated sixth seed Brandon Nakashima 7-6,6-4.
Serbia’s Miomir Kecmanovic also reached the semifinals, rallying past American fifth seed Marcos Giron 2-6, 6-4, 6-2. Kecmanovic will play third seed Alex Michelsen, who ousted British opponent Cameron Norrie 7-6, 7-5.
The match between Fritz and Davidovich fokina was a tight affair, with both players showcasing strong serving. While Fritz recorded 13 aces compared to Davidovich Fokina’s two, the Spaniard saved five of eight break points, proving crucial in securing the victory. Fritz, despite battling back from 2-5 in the second set, ultimately fell short, losing service points three times in the tiebreaker.
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Delray Beach Open: Davidovich Fokina Upsets Fritz, Arnaldi and Kecmanovic Advance – Q&A
Think you know everything about the Delray Beach Open? Test your knowledge with these burning questions answered:
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Who pulled off the biggest upset in the quarterfinals?
Spanish player Alejandro Davidovich Fokina stunned two-time defending champion Taylor Fritz, winning 7-6, 7-6 in a thrilling match. This upset sets up a captivating semifinal matchup against fourth seed Matteo Arnaldi.
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What was the key to Davidovich Fokina’s victory?
Despite facing 13 aces from Fritz,Davidovich Fokina saved five out of eight break points,proving crucial in securing the win. his ability to handle pressure served him well in the tiebreaker,ultimately clinching the match.
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Who else advanced to the semifinals?
Italian Matteo Arnaldi defeated sixth seed Brandon Nakashima 7-6, 6-4.Serbia’s Miomir Kecmanovic rallied past American fifth seed Marcos Giron 2-6, 6-4, 6-2. Lastly, third seed Alex Michelsen ousted British opponent Cameron Norrie 7-6, 7-5.
With these semifinal matchups set, the Delray Beach Open promises even more exciting tennis action. Don’t miss a minute of the drama!
