heroism Roberto Bautista who avoided TKO in the second set to mount an amazing comeback fight Arthur Fils in the first point of the Davis Cup tie between Spain and France, at Fonteta in Valencia.
Bautista, 36 years old and world number 62, made it 1-0 for the team he captains David Ferrer beat Fils, 20 years old and number 25, 2-6, 7-5 and 6-3 in 2h.54′.
The accounts are clear. If Spain wants to qualify for the quarterfinals this Friday, it must beat France. You will have two options, including Carlos Alcarazwhich will first be looked for in his individual against the left-hander Ugo Humbert.
Later, if necessary, he will join forces Marcel Granollers to solve against doubles specialists Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Edouard Roger-Vasselin.
Extraordinary Baptist, who used his experience in critical moments. Defeated by a talented Fils, who played a ‘great game’ until he showed his nerve to seal an important victory in such a complex competition to defend the colors of a country.
Rober’s ’22 singles, with a positive balance of 15-7, and the ‘silver salad bowl’ on his record count for a lot, as does playing at home, with the help of 9,000 spectators.
Saves two 1-4 balls and serves Fils in the second set. Holding the court against an opponent who shows a lot of punch. Total victory for the Frenchman, who prepared to serve for the match at 5-4. At age 20, the pressure consumed him. Two double faults opened the door for Bautista, who did not waste them.
Bautista’s 5-0 partial, from 3-5 to 7-5 and 1-0 in the third set. “I rarely feel like I’ve been hit too hard on the court, the ball has exploded,” Bautista explained to Movistar Plus+. He knew his opponent would suffer to close, he made no mistake.
Fils, 20 years and still a lot to suffer at Davis. Third individual, third loss. Until you break the trend, you’ll be in trouble. And against a veteran like ‘Rober’, there is no margin for error.
Roberto Bautista needed thigh massages, serum to get rid of a bleeding nostril midway through the third set. Dramatic. It was heralded by a 16-minute, 20-point opening game.. To suffer, and he knows how to do it. Of course.
Baptistsynonymous with security, with stability. He hit just 12 winners, made 29 unforced errors. The Phils He changed successes to failures: he hit 37 winners, but he also accumulated 60 unforced errors.
Source: La Verdad
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