Portuguese player Jaime Faria was responsible for one of the most surprising results in the first round of the Rio Open, presented by Claro. Ranked 147th in the world, he defeated the two-time champion of the tournament, Argentinian Sebastián Báez, ranked 32nd (7/5, 6/1).
Just like last year, when he reached the quarterfinals, Faria entered the main singles draw as a lucky loser and advanced to the second round.
“It was the biggest victory of my career. I played a competent game, I managed to put energy into it from the beginning to the end and I realized he wasn't comfortable on the court, he wasn't at his best day and I took advantage of that,” said Faria.
Faria's next opponent will be Bosnian Damir Dzumhur, who defeated Spaniard Pedro Martinez (0/6, 7/6(5), 6/4).
Just like last year, when he reached the quarterfinals, Faria entered the main singles draw as a lucky loser and advanced to the second round.
“It was the biggest victory of my career. I played a competent game, I managed to put energy into it from the beginning to the end and I realized he wasn't comfortable on the court, he wasn't at his best day and I took advantage of that,” said Faria.
Faria's next opponent will be Bosnian Damir Dzumhur, who defeated Spaniard Pedro Martinez (0/6, 7/6(5), 6/4).
