Díaz Acosta entered his first ATP final at the Argentine Open

Facundo Diaz Acosta (87th in the world rankings) He continues to make history at the 2024 Argentine Open. For the semi-finals of the competition, He defeated his compatriot Federico Correa (106) 6-2, 6-3in 1 hour and 24 minutes of play, to reach First ATP Final In 23 years.

Facundo was the master of the match against the Rosario player, who was feeling exhausted from the series of matches he had played (he had also reached the semi-finals in Cordoba). In the first set, the left-handed player broke Korea's serve three times, while in the second he did so at the right moment to then serve for 5-3 and seal the win. On the other hand, Diaz Acosta saved four out of five break points.

It has been, by far, the best week of Díaz Acosta's career and the results are clear: he has reached this decisive moment without giving up a single set throughout the ATP 250 tournament in Buenos Aires. On the way he was defeated Daniel Altmaier (53), Francisco Cerendolo (22), Dusan Lajovic (58), and most recently Correa..

His best performance on the track was the week before this tournament. Specifically, at the Cordoba Open, where he reached the quarterfinals (felling to Sebastian Paez). And with this emotional boost Wait in the grand final for Carlos Alcaraz (2nd) or Nicolas Jarry (21st). Whoever it is, he knows he will have the full support of the audience.

Whatever happens, Díaz Acosta knows he will have the best ranking of his career: For the first time he will be among the top 80 players in the world (69th). If he lifts the trophy at the Lawn Tennis Championships, he will move up to 59th place. Moreover, next week you will also have the opportunity to continue rising from then on He will compete at the ATP 500 tournament in Rio, where he will make his debut against Stanislas Wawrinka (60)..

Like the entire tournament, it can be followed live on STAR+ for all Latin American countries, except Argentina.