In an exciting display of skill and determination, top ATP seeds Casper Ruud of Norway and Hubert Hurkacz of Poland have secured their spots in the semifinals of the Millennium Estoril Open.
Casper Ruud overcame Hungary's Marton Fucsovics with a decisive 6-3, 6-2 victory, converting 3 out of 5 break points despite Fucsovics battling an injury. Ruud will face Spain's Pedro Martinez in the upcoming match.
Hubert Hurkacz showcased his resilience by defeating Spanish qualifier Pablo Llamas Ruiz in a tight 7-6 (4), 6-4 match. Hurkacz impressively saved all 8 break points, including five in the first set, before advancing to compete against Chilean Cristian Garin.
Meanwhile, Italian star Matteo Berrettini made a strong push in the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech, Morocco. The 2021 Wimbledon finalist triumphed over fellow Italian Lorenzo Sonego with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (5), earning his place in the semifinals. Berrettini, playing only his second event of the season, won an impressive 83.6% of his first-serve points and hit five aces. He is set to face Argentina's Mariano Navone next.
In other semifinal matchups, Russia's Pavel Kotov will take on Spain's Roberto Carballes Baena after both players advanced past their respective qualifiers.
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ATP roundup: Top two seeds Ruud, Hurkacz move forward in Estoril
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