Overview
- The Argentine, ranked No. 64, won 6-3, 6-4 on Tuesday to book a place in the last 16 at the Barcelona Open.
- It was his first career win over a top-20 opponent after arriving with an 0-10 record in those matchups.
- He did not face a break point and broke once in each set, helped by three aces and no double faults.
- Next he will face Spanish teenager Rafael Jódar in the round of 16.
- At this high-value clay event, the victory brings 50 ranking points and a reported €41,600 as a six-strong Argentine contingent draws focus despite mixed results.