Marcondes saves two match-points and returns to decide a Challenger after four years

Before the semi-final: Brazilian and Frenchman on different sides of the tournament

Igor Marcondes, a left-hander from São Paulo, played in the semifinal of challenger level 75 in San Diego (USA), tournament played on synthetic floor.

The synthetic floor, the level of the tournament and the Frenchman's classification gave context to the semi-final, but the script would only be written point by point.

Saturday night: third set and two match-points saved

The match went to the third set, and the semi-final was decided on Saturday night.

After neutralizing the chances of defeat, the São Paulo native won and secured a place in the final. The decisive moment went far from being a low-hand game: there were two opportunities against him, both overcome before qualification.

Why it matters to those who follow Brazilian tennis

Reaching the final of a level 75 challenger in the United States is a concrete step in the season. In Igor Marcondes' case, value increases by how it came: match-points saved in a tight third set give history to the result, not just a goal line.

For the Brazilian fans, it is the kind of game that strengthens the confidence of national tennis on court and reinforces the reading that he can close matches at critical moments.

Where is the campaign now?

The next milestone is the final of level 75 challenger San Diego (USA), on synthetic floor.

From now on, the player from São Paulo becomes the protagonist of the decision and can turn the ranking into a trophy.

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