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Darderi Stages Epic Comeback to Reach Italian Open QF
14 May
Summary
- Luciano Darderi achieved his first top 10 win against Zverev.
- Rafael Jodar reached his second consecutive Masters 1000 quarterfinal.
- Darderi and Jodar will meet for the first time in the quarterfinals.
Luciano Darderi has advanced to the Italian Open quarterfinals after a stunning comeback victory against second seed Alexander Zverev. Darderi rallied from a set down, saving four match points in a dramatic tie-break, to win 1-6, 7-6(10), 6-0. This victory marked his first top 10 win and his maiden Masters 1000 quarterfinal appearance, achieved in front of his home crowd.
He is set to face rising star Rafael Jodar in the next round. Jodar continued his impressive form, reaching his second consecutive Masters 1000 quarterfinal with a solid performance. His clay-court record stands at an impressive 12-2 this year.
This quarterfinal clash between Darderi and Jodar will be their first encounter, making the head-to-head record 0-0. Both players are vying for a spot in their first Masters 1000 semifinal, with Jodar appearing to be in stronger recent form.
