Francisco Comesana shocked Australian Open finalist and world No. 2 Alexander Zverev on Friday with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 win within the quarterfinals of the Rio Open for the most important victory of his profession.
Comesana, ranked 86th on the planet, turned heads in his Grand Slam debut final yr when he handed sixth seed Andrey Rublev a first-round exit from Wimbledon.
Friday’s win in Rio de Janeiro is the 24-year-old’s first victory over a top-five opponent.
“I used to be repeating to myself all through the match, ‘How good it’s to be alive,'” Comesana stated in his post-match interview. “So I used to be having fun with your entire match.”
Zverev landed three aces as he received the primary set, however Comesana fought again, changing two break factors to win the second. Zverev struggled together with his serve within the decisive set, making three double faults as Comesana took the win.
“I believe it’s as a result of [of] all of the onerous work I’ve been doing to be right here,” Comesana stated. “I’ve to be thankful for this second, and I’m having fun with [it].”
Comesana faces Frenchman Alexandre Muller within the semifinals Saturday.