Monday, 19 February 2024

Diaz Acosta 1st title in Buenos Aires

Final day in Buenos Aires

2024 IEB+ Argentina Openan ATP 250  tournament, on Clay Outdoor, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 12-18 February 2024

Defending champion:
Carlos Alcaraz (1) who defeated Cameron Norrie (2) 6-3 7-5

Final:

Nicolas Jarry (3) (Chile) v wildcard Facundo Diaz Acosta (Argentina)

First time meeting between the players.
First final at this level for Diaz Acosta.

Down 0-40 in the opening game of the match, Diaz Acosta recovered to hold serve and lead 1-0.
Jarry was broken in the fourth game and Diaz Acosta led 3-1.

Diaz Acosta consolation with a love game and extended the lead to 4-1.
No more break chances and Diaz Acosta won the set 6-3.

Diaz Acosta broke Jarry in the opening game of set two.
Jarry saved two break points in game three, and held, but trailed 1-2.
He saved another break point in the fifth game and held serve for 2-3.

Diaz Acosta saved two break points in the eighth game and held for 5-3.

Diaz Acosta served for the match at 5-4.
Jarry saved four match points.
Diaz Acosta saved a break point.
Jarry saved another match point.
Finally Diaz Acosta won the match 6-3 6-4.

Facundo Diaz Acosta claimed his first ATP Tour title and moved up to a career high ranking of #59.

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