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Underdog Tirante Advances Past Carreno Busta
29 May
Summary
- Thiago Agustin Tirante won a four-set match to reach the third round.
- Pablo Carreno Busta advanced after an opponent's retirement.
- This marks Tirante's first time reaching the third round of a major.
Thiago Agustin Tirante has reached the third round of the French Open for the first time in his career. He achieved this milestone by defeating Pablo Carreno Busta in a compelling four-set match.
Carreno Busta advanced to the second round after his opponent, Thanasi Kokkinakis, retired due to injury. He then secured his place in the third round.
This match is the first main draw encounter between Carreno Busta and Tirante, with the head-to-head record standing at 0-0 prior to their meeting.
Tirante has demonstrated strong form on clay this season, boasting a 13-6 record and notable wins, including one against World No. 9 Ben Shelton. Carreno Busta, a former top-10 player, has also had a successful clay season with a Challenger title and a runner-up finish.
Despite Carreno Busta's experience at Roland Garros, Tirante's recent performances suggest he is capable of challenging for the win. The prediction favors Tirante to win in four sets.
