After two consecutive days that were conditioned by bad weather, the Challenger 100 in Curitiba He completed the day on Friday with complete normality. The contest that is held in the Brazilian city, which represents the sixth consecutive of the South American Tour since its beginning in Calian Argentine secured among the four best in the main singles draw: Juan Manuel Cerúndolo. For its part, Román Burruchaga and Juan Pablo Ficovichwho played two games in a matter of hours, They were eliminated in the round of quarters and round of 16respectively.
The activity in Graciosa Country Clubthe property that houses the event belonging to the second level of competitions of the ATPbegan with the pending meetings on Thursday, which were postponed due to the heavy rains that hit the capital of the Rio state of Paraná. Simultaneously, Burruchaga and Ficovich jumped to the two most important courts in search of finishing the remainder of their commitments in order to level the table.
Román had the score in his favor 7-6 (4) and 4-2 before the water appeared. One day later, The Argentine needed only eight points to win two consecutive games and the ticket to the next instance.
Likewise, Ficovich and Meligeni Alves had a complete set, after the native of Berazategui left the match in a draw minutes before the rain. The Brazilian hit from the start Court Central and went ahead 2-0. Although Juan Pablo had his opportunities, with break chances in the third and fourth games, He was unable to achieve them and ended up losing the final round 3-6.
Meanwhile, Cerúndolo and the Ecuadorian Alvaro Guillén Mezawho triumphed on Thursday before the bad weather broke out, were fighting for a place in the semi-finals. The youngest of the brothers displayed his best game and beat the young promise with a categorical score to reach this stage for the third time on the tour. It was 6-3 and 6-4 in favor Juanmawho sealed the victory with a volley into the net and won 26 of the 29 points that they disputed with their first service.
Later, Román returned to Court 1, although this time for a new commitment. His opponent was Meligeni Alvez, the executioner of the Argentine Ficovich in the first turn. With the support of the local public, added to Burruchaga’s mistakes and his own successes, The one born in Campinas won the first set by a massive 6-0. Despite this, the Argentine managed to recover, both physically and mentally, and gained a difference of two breaks in a few minutes and then equalized the result. In the final, Felipe once again showed superiority and closed the match 6-0, 4-6 and 6-1.
This Saturday Juan Manuel Cerúndolo will face the executioner of the two Argentines on the main court. The organization expects a great call from the locals to support Felipe Meligeni Alves now Gustavo Heidethe Cariocas who are among the four best. The Portuguese Jaime Fariawho is playing the South American Tour for the first time and who will face Hadcomplete the table.
The action of the only national representative in Curitiba can be followed on Challenger TV, the official streaming platform of the category.
