Argentina, rejoice! 🇦🇷🏆🥳 Facundo Diaz Acosta captures his first ATP title on home soil, defeating Jarry 6-3, 6-4! #IEBMasArgOpen2024
Home glory for Facundo DIAZ ACOSTA, surprises Nicolas JARRY to capture his first ATP title at Argentina Open
ATPSunday, 18 February 2024 at 21:58
Facundo Díaz Acosta (No. 87) strengthened his position at home and surprised Chilean Nicolas Jarry with a 6-3, 6-4 victory to claim his first ATP title at the Argentina Open. The local player stood confidently against the world No. 21 and capitalized on the opportunities he had to secure the triumph.
Jarry had an impressive week, securing victories over Stan Wawrinka (No. 60), Tomas Etcheverry (27th), and the biggest win of his career against Carlos Alcaraz (No. 2). On the other hand, the Argentine advanced with wins over Daniel Altmaier (53rd), Francisco Cerúndolo (22nd), Dusan Lajovic (58th), and Federico Coria (106th), all in straight sets.
In the opening game of the match, Diaz Acosta had to save three break points against him to avoid an early disadvantage against the Chilean. Jarry won the first six points he played with his serve, but a series of errors followed, causing him to lose the fourth game, allowing the Argentine to take the lead.
Jarry paid the price for his mistakes, and although he held his service without facing new break points, a confident Diaz Acosta did not encounter further issues with his serve and closed the set 6-3. The difference was marked mainly with the first serve (79%), winning 78% of them, compared to Jarry's 60% first serve, winning 75%.
The second set started in the best possible way for the Argentine, who again capitalized on Jarry's service difficulties and quickly secured a break in the first game. With Jarry on the ropes, Diaz Acosta was able to find new break points and did not give his opponent any chances. With the score at 4-3, Jarry had two break opportunities for the first time since the opening game, but the Argentine remained calm to hold his service and maintain his lead.
Despite a good competitive spirit, the Chilean couldn't secure the break. With the score at 5-4, they played a lengthy game in which Jarry saved 5 match points and squandered a break, but finally, the match ended in favor of the local with a score of 6-3, 6-4. Diaz Acosta, who entered the tournament as a wild card and ranked No. 87, will achieve the best ranking of his career after his first title, appearing on Monday as world No. 59.
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