Cordoban Pedro Cachín, 27, is enjoying one of the best weeks of his career. Photo: AP /Michel Euler.
There will be the Argentine Tennis Legion two representatives this Thursday on the 5th day of Roland Garros, who will try to emulate Diego Schwartzman to advance to the third round of the Parisian Grand Slam. Is about Pedro Cachinwhich came from making history after entering the main draw as a lucky loser, and Frederic Delbonis.
The first to jump into the French brick dust was Cachín, who would have a complex duel against the local Hugo Gastonon Suzanne Lenglen’s second field shift -second in property importance-, around 7:30 (Argentina time).
The 27-year-old Cordovan, who entered the French “big” main draw as a lucky loser, defeated Slovakian Norbert Gombos 6-1, 3-6, 6-2, 6-3, 115th in the world and from as well. in the previous stage, which meant his first victory in the main draw of a Grand Slam, in his debut in a tournament in this category.
Closer to noon in Argentina, it was Azuleño’s turn Frederic Delbonis65th in the world ranking, which will have a tough fight against the Russian Andrew Rublev (7th), after beating the Frenchman 6-1, 7-6 (7-1) and 6-2 in the opening Adrian Mannarino (69 °).
Southpaw Delbonis will have to play relentless tennis if he wants to continue at Roland Garros. Photo: REUTERS/Alberto Lingria
In addition, world number 2, Russian Daniil Medvedev, will open on Thursday on Roland Garros ’center court, Philippe-Chatrier, while Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas and two of the favorites for the women’s will play Suzanne Lenglen : the polish Iga Swiatek (1st) and the Spanish Paula Badosa (3rd).
After playing Medvedev, the organization dedicated the center for French tennis players: Caroline Garcia, Gilles Simon and Alize Cornetin the evening session.
Source: Clarin
