Have a day, Fernando Verdasco! Following his singles semi-final victory at the Rio Open presented by Claro, the Spaniard said that he has found extra motivation in his tournament debut. The confidence boost extended into the doubles final as well. Verdasco captured the title in Rio de Janeiro alongside countryman David Marrero, rallying past Nikola Mektic and Alexander Peya 5-7, 7-5, 10/8 in one hour and 51 minutes. Just hours earlier, the Madrid native advanced to his 23rd ATP World Tour singles final, downing Fabio Fognini in straight sets. Take a bow, gentlemen (all four of you! ) Epic doubles point! #RioOpen2018 pic.twitter.com/bhOYzAfTCV — Tennis TV (@TennisTV) February 25, 2018 "It was a difficult match, but the good thing is...
Diego Schwartzman has been a man on a mission this week at the Jockey Club Brasileiro. The Argentine has not dropped a set en route to his fourth ATP World Tour final, cruising into the championship of the Rio Open presented by Claro. In an all-South American semi-final clash, Schwartzman ended Nicolas Jarry's dream week in Rio de Janeiro, fighting past the Chilean 7-5, 6-2 in one hour and 17 minutes. An aggressive Jarry did well to make it a competitive affair, but the agile Schwartzman was too consistent in the end and would secure his spot in the biggest final of his career. Vying for his second ATP World Tour title, Schwartzman will look to add to his victory...
Watch highlights of the semis at the Rio Open presented by Claro, where Diego Schwartzman and Fernando Verdasco secured their spots in the championship. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com.
Diego Schwartzman discusses his SF win at the Rio Open presented by Claro and looks forward to Sunday's championship. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com.
