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Garin advances to US Open qualifying final round
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Garin advances to US Open qualifying final round

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Chilean tennis player Cristian Garin defeated Elias Ymer in the second round of US Open qualifying.
  • Garin won the match in straight sets, 6-2, 7-6 (5), after a comeback in the first set and a solid tie-break performance in the second.
  • He is now one win away from qualifying for the main draw and will face the winner of the match between Toby Samuel and Billys Harris.

Cristian Garin is one victory away from reaching the main draw of the US Open after a decisive win over Sweden's Elias Ymer. The Chilean, ranked 135th in the ATP, showcased his quality in the second round of qualifying.

Garin secured a 6-2, 7-6 (5) victory in a match lasting one hour and 50 minutes. Although Ymer started strong, breaking Garin's serve early in the first set to lead 2-0, the Chilean mounted a furious comeback. Garin responded with three consecutive breaks to take control of the set.

The second set saw Garin capitalize on his momentum with an early break. However, Ymer fought back, breaking Garin's serve to force a tie-break. In the decisive tie-break, Garin proved more solid, converting his first match point to seal the victory.

Garin will now face either Toby Samuel of Great Britain or Billys Harris in the final qualifying round. His performance suggests strong form as he aims to enter the main draw of the season's final Grand Slam.

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