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Buse Upsets Etcheverry in Kitzbuhel Thriller
23 Jul
Summary
- Ignacio Buse defeated Tomas Etcheverry in the Generali Open quarterfinals.
- Buse advanced to the semifinals after a hard-fought three-set match.
- This victory marks Buse's maiden encounter against Etcheverry on the ATP Tour.
Ignacio Buse, the fifth seed, has advanced to the semifinals of the Generali Open after defeating fourth seed Tomas Etcheverry. The hard-fought quarterfinal match, played on Thursday, July 23, 2026, saw Buse emerge victorious in three sets.
Etcheverry had a more straightforward path to the quarterfinals, receiving a bye and then winning his round of 16 match in straight sets. This win ended a five-match losing streak for the Argentinian. Buse, however, had to work hard for his quarterfinal berth, winning two previous matches in three sets, including a comeback victory in his round of 32 match.
This marks the first time Etcheverry and Buse have faced each other on the ATP Tour. Buse has shown strong form on clay this year, having previously won the Hamburg Open title. The Generali Open quarterfinal is scheduled as the third match on Centre Court at the Kitzbühel Tennis Stadium.
