Mariano Navone (99) On Thursday a very positive first round for Argentine tennis in the Masters 1000 of Romewhen getting a solid triumph in his debut against the local guest Federico China (323) For a double 6-3. With this victory, the native of July 9 It became the fourth albiceleste player to advance to the second phase of the prestigious brick powder tournament, which sealed a highly favorable balance for the legion. The 24 -year -old who seeks to climb in the ranking, in the next phase, will have the hard challenge of facing number one in the world, Jannik Sinneron its return to the circuit after doping suspension.
The general balance of the five Argentines who played the first round of the International BNL d’Italia It is four victories and a single defeat, a very encouraging start. To the aforementioned of Navone, are added the achieved on Wednesday by Burruchaga (135), who gave the big blow by eliminating Italian Lorenzo Sonego (44) 6-2 and 6-3; Francisco Comesaña (#63), winner of German Daniel Altmaier (71) 6-1 and 7-5; and Camilo Ugo Carabelli (60), who overcame the experienced Spanish Pablo Carreño Busta (103) 6-2, 1-6 and 6-3. The only fall was that of Tomás Martín Etcheverry (51) Before Serbian Laslo djere (64) 6-3 and 6-2.
The ship’s game, played in the Grand Stand Arenamarked its absolute premiere in the main box of the Italic forum. The Buenos Aires demonstrated his good moment and adaptation to the surface. From the beginning, Navone imposed his rhythm and solidity from the bottom of the court, constantly pressing the service of the young Italian Cina, just 18 years and current number 323 in the world, who participated thanks to an invitation. The first set was quickly heading for the Argentine, who got a break in the fourth game that was final.
-In the second partial, the tonic did not vary too much. While Cinà tried to offer some resistance supported by his audience, Navone remained firm and very aggressive with the return. With the same forcefulness as in the initial set, sealed the second also 6-3completing a convincing performance in an hour and 25 minutes to advance with a firm step in the Roman tournament.
While four compatriots already have their place in the second round, the two main exponents of Argentine tennis, Francisco closing it (18) y Sebastián Báez (33), still await for their debut. Both, due to their preclassified status, entered the second phase directly and will make their presentation in the tournament this Friday. Fran He arrives with the expectation of ratifying his good level in the European brick dust tour, while Báez will seek to find his best version on a surface that feels very comfortable.
The challenges for Argentines in the second round will be of maximum demand. Mariano Navone will have the honor and the difficult task of facing no less than the number 1 of the world and local favorite, Jannik Sinner, who will return to the circuit after the doping suspension. Román Burruchaga will be measured with the powerful Karen khachanov (24); Francisco Comesaña will collide against the talented Danish Holger Rune (10); And Camilo Ugo Carabelli will face German Alexander Zverev (2). For his part, Francisco Cerú will debut against the Chilean Nicolás Jarry (53), and Sebastián Báez will do it to El Czech Vit nettle (92).
