Davidovich Fokina wins in Chengdu and makes his return to the circuit

Before Saturday: Injury break and return after July

The starting point to understand the victory in Chengdu, China is the downtime. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina had not competed since July.

In tennis, such a period usually requires a gradual restart: regaining rhythm, confidence and sequence of matches. Therefore, the first match after the break has different weight from a simple matchday . It serves as an indicator of how the athlete returns to the circuit.

The game: two sets closed by small margins

This Saturday, the opponent was Juan Manuel Cerúndolo Davidovich Fokina won by a double 6/4.

For the fans watching the tournament, the result has double value: it classifies the Spaniard and confirms that he managed to close the match in straight sets after half-time.

After the victory: one more match and a new step in the tournament

With the breakthrough, Davidovich Fokina is guaranteed a place in the quarterfinals of ATP 250 Chengdu. This means one more day of competition and the chance to accumulate consecutive games, something especially relevant for those who returned after July.

The next opponent will be determined by the tournament's keying.

Current situation: return in progress and vacancy on Wednesdays

The summary of the situation is straightforward: Davidovich Fokina has returned after a period stopped by injuries, he beat Juan Manuel Cerúndolo 6/4 on Saturday and is in the quarterfinals of ATP 250 Chengdu.

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