The Spanish Alexander Davidovich Fokinathe number 25 in world tennis, was eliminated this Sunday in the second round of the Shanghai ATP Masters 1000 after losing 6-2 and 7-5 to the Frenchman Arthur Filswhich is located in position 44 in the international classification.
The match, which lasted 1 hour and 22 minutes, started in a positive way for the Frenchman, who took a 4-1 lead in just 18 minutes thanks to his excellent defense – he seemed to reach them all – and some strong . serves that put Davidovich Fokina in trouble.
The man from Malaga was unable to capitalize on his advantages and bemoaned his unluckiness at the net and his backhand mistakes, which allowed Fils to seize his games more easily.
The Spanish tennis player only saved 2 of the 6 breaking balls he faced throughout the two sets.
‘Foki’ finally found his best version when the Fils were again at 4-1 in the second set, but it was too late and, despite managing to get 5-5 in a more inspired game, the Frenchman re-entered the match and finished the match supported by a renewed vigor of his serves, which allowed him to score up to 7 ‘aces’.
Source: La Verdad
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