Burruchaga played a perfect match, did not give Tirante a chance and will play his first ATP final in Houston

Unforgettable week for Roman Burruchaga (77th in the world ranking) at the ATP 250 in Houston. The Argentine tennis player passed over Thiago Tirante (83°)in the 100% Argentine semi-final duel, for 6-1 and 6-1in just one hour and one minute. Thus, for the first time it achieved the definition of a contest of such a category.

The son of the historic footballer, world champion in 1986 with the Argentine National Team, He played perfect tennis from start to finish and this was reflected in the score. Tirante had not been broken by Ben Shelton (9th), in the quarterfinals, and Burruchaga took the La Plata player’s serve in five! opportunities. For his part, not only did he not concede any break chances, but he did not even lose points with his first serve.

The 25-year-old tennis player’s journey in Houston is not finished, but there are plenty of reasons to celebrate. In addition to what it means to play a definition ATPwill have a huge rise in the ranking: He has already made sure to climb 16 positions and is, live, number 61 on the planet.

Far from settling, Burruchaga will seek to debut his record on the professional circuit, although he will not have an easy test in the final: he waits for a local team, which will come from the winner among Frances Tiafoe (18th) and Tommy Paul (21st).

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