For the first time in his career, Titouan Droguet will take part in a quarter -final on the ATP circuit following his success in front of the Czech Vis Kopriva on the side of Umag in Croatia.
Released from the qualifications of the Umag clay tournament in Croatia, Titouan drugstore continued on his momentum in the main draw. Superior to the Chilean Cristian Garin in the first round, which he swept away in two sleeves, The Frenchman recurred this Wednesday in 8th against Vit Kopriva, dominated in 1h20 (6-2, 6-3).
More just, inspired in return of service and also taking advantage of the Czech faults (24 direct faults), Titouan Droguet rallies for the first time in his career the quarters of a tournament of the ATP circuit. It will either be against the Bosnian Damir Dzumhur or against the Swiss Stan Wawrinka. In good shape this summer, Titouan Droguet pocketed the second challenger in his career in Royan less than a month ago so hope is allowed in Umag.
The Taberner of Sens Croque Cerundolo
In the round of 16, Jesper de Jong also confirmed his good dispositions of the moment, dominating the Argentinian Mariano Navone in two sets (6-3, 6-4). Finalist three days ago at the Bastad tournament in Sweden, the Dutchman had lost with the honors against the Italian Luciano Darderi. In the quarter he will face the great surprise of the tournament: Carlos Taberner.
After the loss of the first act in tie-break, The Spaniard has surpassed to take the ascendant on the title champion in Umag, Francisco Cerundolo, seeded n ° 1. At the end of this 3:22 am battle, the 111st world hung for the first time in his career a world top 20 to his hunting board.
