Mallorca Open : Roberto Bautista Agut outlasts Defending Champion Daniil Medvedev

Roberto Bautista -Agut perfectly countered Daniil Medvedev's ability to overpower opponents with his solid play, flat strokes and big first service games. The Russian made unusual errors and failed to break Roberto Bautista -Agut despite constantly using drop shots and alternating his style of play. The Spaniard looked comfortable throughout the match and saved three of the six break points he faced to book a semifinal spot after one hour and 11 minutes of play.

The victory improved the record of Roberto Bautista -Agut against the Wolrd No.1 player to 8-4, with his previous three victories coming against Novak Djokovic. He also won three of his last four meetings against the Russian, losing only at the Halle Open.

After the match, Roberto Bautista Agut said, "I had to play very well to beat Daniil. He is the No. 1, the last champion here in Mallorca. He just beat me a few days ago. I played a competitive match. I was more convinced with my game today, hitting firm, excellent. I think I did a perfect match.

He added, "You need to be very confident that you can make it. Last week I was a bit far. Today, I was with a lot of confidence. I knew that if I played a good match, I would get my chances, and I got it."

Roberto Bautista Agut will face Antoine Bellier of Switzerland in the semifinal on June 24.

Stefanos Tsitsipas claws past Marcos Giron In Mallorca

World No. 6 Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Marcos Giron of America 7-6(5), 4-6, 6-3 in the quarterfinal of the Mallorca Open at Santa Ponsa in Mallorca, Spain, on June 23.

Stefanos Tsitsipas struggled to find his rhythm in the opening set but managed to edge out Marcos Giron 7-6(5) to lead by a set. The 28-year-old American won the second set, and the game was sent into the decider. However, Stefanos Tsitsipas showed immense persistence in the third set to hold for 1-0. He then gained a crucial break in the eighth game to win the match after two hours and 35 minutes of play.

The victory improved his ATP Head to Head against Marcos Giron to 2-0 and increased the number of victories for the ongoing season to a Tour-leading 38 wins.

After the match, Stefanos Tsitsipas said, "It was a lot of work today. It was not easy. I had to deal with the heat, had to deal with my opponent playing great. It was a significant physical effort. I had the fighting spirit.

Stefanos Tsitsipas will lock horns with Benjamin Bonzi of France in a semifinal faceoff on June 24. Benjamin Bonzi advanced to the semifinals after beating Denis Shapovalov of Canada in the quarterfinal.