An American makes history in Indian Wells with a record that was not seen more than 40 years ago

Marcos Giron (48 ° of ATP) is living a moment of glory in the Indian Wells Masters 1000. With high -level performances, he got in the round of 16 of the Californian contest and reached a historical record.

His way in the first 1000 category tournament of the season began with a victory in sats against Nikoloz Basilashvili (152 °). To overcome it, 7-5 and 7-6 (3), he needed almost two hours of play.

Subsequently, the American gave one of the contest’s batacazos after beating Casper Ruud, a favorite fourth tournament, 7-6 (4), 3-6 and 6-2. However, and far from conforming, it was for more.

Before the Australian Alexei Popyrin (27 °) Not only did he get a great triumph, but also managed to access his first round of 16 Indian Wells. As if this were not enough, He became the first older player (31 years and 228 days) to get into his first R16 of the Californian event From what was done by Marty Riessen In 1980 when he was 38 years old and 71 days.

The first 1000 masters of the season has a common feature: every day there is a new surprise. A few days after starting, it already has several losses of weight: Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic, Casper Ruud and Andrey Rublev.

For now, Giron will try to continue. His next opponent will leave the winner of the duel between Arthur Fils and Lorenzo Musetti.

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