Watch Monday highlights from the Rio Open presented by Claro, featuring Pablo Cuevas, Arthur De Greef, Christian Ruud, Roberto Carballes Baena and Joao Sousa. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com. Photo: Joao Pires/Fotojump
Belgian qualifier Arthur De Greef claimed his "biggest win" on Monday at the Rio Open presented by Claro. The 24-year-old prevailed against defending champion and No. 3 seed Pablo Cuevas 6-3, 3-6, 7-5, claiming the only break of the 65-minute third set in a memorable final game. "It was unbelievable," said De Greef following his third tour-level match win. "I played from the start till the end a very good match. It was unbelievable with the crowd who was going crazy. We did a few unbelievable points. I enjoyed a lot." De Greef, who reached a career-high No. 129 Emirates ATP Rankings in January, goes on to play Argentine Nicolas Kicker, a 7-5, 6-0 winner over fellow qualifier Marco Cecchinato....
Belgian qualifier Arthur De Greef talks about an 'unbelievable' match and a hot shot to remember against Rio Open defending champion Pablo Cuevas. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com.
What wheels! Watch Hot Shot as Arthur De Greef motors around the court to wrestle control from Pablo Cuevas on Monday at the Rio Open presented by Claro. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com. Photo: Joao Pires/Fotojump