Ekhbary News Agency | June 25, 2024
Lorenzo Sonego's run at the Mallorca Open concluded in the round of 16, as the Italian, ranked 71st in the ATP, fell to Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic. Sonego initially clinched the first set, yet Kecmanovic, the world number 48, staged a remarkable comeback to win 6-2, 6-7, 4-6. This result, as things stand, highlights the intense competition prevalent in top-tier tennis tournaments.
Kecmanovic Advances to Face Marozsan
Following his hard-fought victory, Kecmanovic is set to meet Fabian Marozsan, ranked 59th, in the quarterfinals. Their previous encounters include matches at Halle and the first round of the Roland Garros. Marozsan himself secured his spot after a challenging match against Slovakia's Alex Molcan, triumphing with scores of 2-6, 7-6, 7-6, promising another thrilling contest.
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Darderi Prepares for Hanfmann Challenge
Meanwhile, fellow Italian Luciano Darderi, the world number 16, is also competing in Mallorca. He is scheduled to play against Yannick Hanfmann later this afternoon on the central court. This will mark their sixth career meeting and fourth this season. Darderi holds a strong head-to-head record against Hanfmann, including a victory in the Santiago de Chile final.
