Monfils vs Tabilo: Drama on Mallorca's grass court
French tennis player Gael Monfils (#40 ATP) ended his performances at the ATP 250 grass tournament in Mallorca, losing in the semifinals to Chilean Alejandro Tabillo (#24 ATP). The match, which was the first meeting between these rivals, ended with a score of 6:2, 2:6, 6:7(3).
Start of the match: Monfils takes the initiative
Already from the first minutes of the game, Monfils demonstrated his skill, quickly seizing the initiative. The French tennis player won the first set with a score of 6:2, showing an excellent game on the grass surface. It seemed that Monfils was on his way to victory, but the situation changed dramatically in the second set.
Return Scoreboard: Second set
Alejandro Tabilo wasn't going to give up without a fight. In the second set, the Chilean tennis player managed to rebuild his game, forcing Monfils to make mistakes. Tabilo won the second set 6-2 to level the match. His aggressive style of play and accurate shots became a real problem for the Frenchman.
Dramatic tie-break: Third set
The third set became a real drama for both tennis players. The game was tied, and the tie-break was decisive. Tabilo proved more resilient in the crucial moments, winning the tiebreak 7-3 to secure a place in the tournament final.
"It was an incredibly difficult match. Monfils is a great player and I'm glad I was able to beat him in such a tight fight," said Tabilo after the match.
Monfils: Fifth semifinal disappointment on grass
For Gael Monfils, it was the sixth semi-final on grass tournaments in his career and, unfortunately, the fifth defeat at this stage. Despite this, the French tennis player continues to demonstrate a high level of play and remains one of the most interesting players on grass.
What's next?
In the finals of the tournament in Mallorca, Tabilo will meet with Austrian Sebastian Ofner (No. 54 ATP). It will be another interesting match as both tennis players have shown great performance in this tournament. Can Tabilo continue his winning streak and claim the title, or will Ofner prove stronger? We will find out the answer to this question soon.
Editor: Emilia Morozova
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