Sebastián Báez, after the abrupt fall at the Miami Open: “I came with a physical discomfort, I’m angry”

The Argentinian Sebastian Baez52nd in the world, had a pale performance in his debut at the Miami Opensecond Masters 1000 of the season, and left early at the hands of the Australian Adam Walton (85th) 6-2 and 6-2.

Sebastián Gutiérrez’s pupil, 25 years old and former 18th in the world, arrived confident and with formidable performances on hard courts, but unexpectedly played the worst game of the year and was eliminated.

After the abrupt fall, the albiceleste spoke to the media at a press conference and expressed his discontent. “I’m angry with the result because I expected to play better.“he stated.

Slow, inconsistent and without rebellion, Báez found no answers against a higher-ranked rival who entered the main draw through the qualifying round. “It was a difficult match. For many moments I did not feel well, it was not a good day“said the Auckland finalist at the beginning of the year and recently defeated by Daniil Medvedev in the third phase of Indian Wells.

“During the week he came with some physical discomfortwhich is obviously normal at this level, but nothing related to my previous injury,” said the Buenos Aires native, when asked if he had any injuries.

This was Báez’s fifth appearance at the Miami Open and he continues without being able to win a match or a set. “Now it’s a matter of turning the page and thinking about the brick dust tour“, he concluded.

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