Baena – Tsitsipas 0-3: “Broom” Stefanos, qualified for the 3rd stage of Roland Garros

Roberto Carbages Baena’s obstacle overcame Stefanos Tsitsipas to win 3-0 sets (3-6, 6-7(4), 6-2) and thereby secure a ticket to the round of 32 of Roland Garros. There, the Greek tennis player meets either Schwarzman (No. 95) or Borges (No. 80).

The 2021 finalist recorded 20 wins (20-6) in 7 appearances in Paris, totaling 51 Grand Slams, but also edged top-50 players 14/14 at Roland Garros.

The world No. 5 finished with 6 aces (5 double faults), reclaiming 77% of points on first serve (46/60) and 45% on second serve (14/31), posting 46 wins and falling in 29 unforced Mistakes while being effective on 6/9 break opportunities.

Crucial, but also improved compared to the premiere, was his shots on goal (78%), winning 25 of the 32 points he picked up. The Greek tennis player was impressive but also patient in the long rallies (9+ hits) and won 21 of the 31 total points, while in the medium rallies (5-8 hits) he also won 34 points against his opponent’s 23.

Despite struggling to find the first serve, Tsitsipas needed two breaks at the beginning (2-1) and end of the first set (6-3), which he won to make it 1-0 after 40 minutes.

In the match’s hard-fought set, Tsitsipas broke twice ahead (3-1, 4-2) but Baena responded just as often, reducing to 3-2 and 4-3, only to equalize to 4-1 immediately afterwards . 4.

The set went into a tie-break with Tsitsipas leading 3/1 and 5/3, completing the set with his third mini-break, securing a solid lead in the game with a 2-0 set.

In the 3rd period, the Greek tennis player, relieved of stress, played his best tennis so far in Paris, winning the first 4 sets and finding two breaks. With Tsitsipas conceding just 5 points on his serve, Baena was unable to threaten, resulting in Tsitsipas easily qualifying.

Source: Tennis24.gr