The Czech Mensik J. opened up an advantage over the Brazilian Fonseca J. in the quarterfinals of the Aberto of França. Ele closed the first set 6-4 after 43 minutes of play. The match takes place on Court Philippe Chatrier, on Paris. The confrontation now continues in the second set, with no points yet defined. Mensik is ranked 27th in the ATP rankings. Fonseca appears in 30th place.
Mensik sets pace from the start of the match
The game started balanced. Mensik soon showed consistency with groundstrokes. Ele exploited his opponent’s backhand well. Fonseca responded with good forehands but made some unforced errors. The Czech achieved the first important break. The fans on the clay of Roland Garros watched attentively. The Brazilian returned pressure in key moments of the set.
Mensik maintained solid service. Ele won 72% of points with the first serve. Fonseca had 79% success on the first serve, but suffered more on returns. The duel presented good technical quality from the opening games.
Detalhes of the first set set at 6-4
Mensik closed the set with 32 points against 29 for the Brazilian. Ele converted decisive break points. Fonseca saved two of the three break points he faced. The Czech dominated the service points gained with 22 versus 19. The longest run of points was five for Mensik.
- Mensik hit four aces to Fonseca’s two
- Nenhum of the players double-faulted
- Mensik won 19 of 23 points on first serve
- Fonseca won 17 of 23 points on the first serve
- The Czech led in winners with 15 to 11
Linha timing of the main moves of the first set
- Game’s initial balance with a long exchange of balls and Mensik’s victory on serve
- Fonseca pressed in the third game and reached 40-15, but Mensik held serve
- Break of Mensik in a key moment left the score 3-2 in his favor
- Fonseca reacted and looked for the counterbreak, but made a mistake with the return ball
- Mensik consolidated the advantage and took a 5-3 lead with solid serve
- In the final game of the set, Mensik converted the set point after Fonseca’s forehand error
The second set started a few minutes ago. The score is 0-0. Mensik serves first in this end.
Estatísticas overall shows technical balance
Mensik led in winning forehands. Ele also had an advantage on backhands. The game took place on an indoor court, which had little influence on the speed of the ball on clay. Fonseca showed good movement, but lost more points on mistakes. The total match time is already over 44 minutes.
Ambos the players entered in good physical condition. Mensik, 26 years old in the rankings, is looking for his first semifinal in Grand Slam. Fonseca, young Brazilian talent, competes in the quarterfinals for the first time in the French tournament. The winner advances to the semi-final.
What to expect from the second set in progress
Fonseca needs to raise the level of aggression to get back into the game. Mensik will try to maintain the consistency that gave him the first set. The clay of Paris favors long rallies. The Brazilian fans present at Philippe Chatrier support Fonseca. The game continues live on ESPN 2.
Service numbers will be decisive again. Quem getting more breaks early in the second set will give him a big advantage. Mensik already shows coolness in important points. Fonseca is looking to repeat the good performance that took him to the quarterfinals.