• Published on 04/26/2024 – 16:17 • Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
This is another great week for Brazilian tennis. Victories for everyone in the men’s and women’s main draw in their debuts, and the first time with three players in the second round of a Masters in 21 years.
Thiago Monteiro passed qualifying and once again showed solid tennis after a very fluctuating period. João Fonseca, increasingly, gaining the spotlight with his first victory in Masters 1000 and impressing with a tire ranked 70th in the world. Even the glorious Boris Becker, three-time Wimbledon champion, has been giving in to the carioca and saying that he comes from space. Very calm at this time, but it’s difficult not to get excited about the boy. Bia Haddad had a strong debut against the brave and always “annoying” Sara Errani – who was coming off a triumph against Caroline Wozniacki.
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And we need to emphasize Thiago Wild. Third time in a row in the third round of a Masters 1000. Third with victory over a top 30 – this time, the victim was Lorenzo Musetti. In Madrid, two victories over players among the top fifty in the world, both in straight sets, showing consistency and firmness.
The Paraná native has another very consistent year with several moments of brilliance, showing great tennis and maturity. And as I mentioned before, he really likes big games.
His next opponent will be Carlos Alcaraz. A very tough stop, not only because of the Spanish player’s level, but the type of game that, in my opinion, is similar to the Brazilian’s, hitting hard on both sides. Playing loose, without pressure, Wild can be difficult. If he serves well, at Madrid’s altitude, Wild could have chances and even surprise. Alcaraz better take care of himself, see! Our Savage will come very hungry to shake his sneakers with a new zebra!
