Argentine tennis star Facundo Díaz Acosta (87th ATP singles ranked) was crowned 2024 Argentina Open champion on Sunday after beating Chilean Nicolás Jarry (21) by 6-3, 6-4 in one hour and 44 minutes of play. Despite trying for chances to earn another break of serve, the Argentine was forced to wrap it with his own, closing 6-3. It was more of the same in the second set, where Díaz Acosta kept on the offensive, refusing to back down from the baseline and forcing Jarry to either out-shoot him or miss. Díaz Acosta looked set for a straightforward finish, sitting at 40-0 with his serve — but Jarry fought back, defending five match points and having the chance to break the Argentine’s serve. Díaz Acosta couldn’t hide his surprise at winning the title.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald February 19, 2024 12:53 UTC