If there’s one word to describe this quarterfinals day, it would be: diversity. Each of the four matches brought its own set of surprises, and we can say we were truly spoiled.
Starting with the performance of an unyielding Félix Auger-Aliassime against his opponent of the day, Bu Yunchaokete. He will attempt tomorrow to secure his spot in the grand final for the first time, after falling just short at the same stage last year.
Next up was an all-Dutch duel that lived up to its promises, with the intensity and precision displayed by de Jong and Griekspoor keeping the packed Sud de France Arena on the edge of their seats. Ultimately, de Jong proved to be the more consistent player.
We then anticipated a clash of styles between top seed Rublev and Basilashvili. Unfortunately, the latter, already weakened from his previous match, had to retire in the first set.
To cap off the evening with some excitement, Bublik delivered. Facing a very serious Kovacevic, the defending champion couldn’t find an answer and even let a ball boy serve during the match. An unforgettable memory for the youngster, no doubt.
Tomorrow promises a royal semifinal lineup, with each player having proven their worth so far. Get ready, get set, the semifinals are shaping up to be spectacular!
Daily cartoon by Dadou :
