The tennis player of Castellón Roberto Bautista He had no choice and lost on Wednesday against the Russian Karen Khachanov by double 6-2 in the round of 16 of the ATP indoor hard court in Marseille (France).
Khachanov defeated Bautista in an hour and a quarter with a double 6-3. In the quarterfinals he will face the winner of the match between Canadian Felix Auger-Aiassime and Chinese Zhang Zhizhen.
The Russian, who connected as many as 14 direct serves, broke Bautista’s serve twice in each set and never gave up on himself to win the round of 16 duel. The Spaniard only got one break ball, without taking advantage of it.
Bautista has defeated the Russian six times, who this Wednesday left their score 6-4 in favor of the Spaniard.
Marseille ATP
Wednesday results
Round of 16:
Machac (Che) over Musetti (Ita/6), 6-3, 6-2
Khachanov (Rus/3) over Bautista (ESP), 6-2, 6-2
1st round:
Ruusuvuori (Fin) over Van Assche (Fra), 7-6 (2), 6-4
Auger (Can/7) over Halys (Fra), 6-2, 7-5
Source: La Verdad
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