Estonian tennis player Mark Lajal has successfully advanced to the main draw of the ATP Stockholm Open. He achieved this milestone by defeating American player Ethan Quinn with a score of 3:6, 6:4, 6:4 in the qualifying rounds.
Match Highlights
Lajal, currently ranked 146th in the world, faced Quinn, the top qualifying seed and ranked 74 places higher. The match initially started off challenging for Lajal, as he lost the first set and fell behind 1:3 in the second set. However, he made an impressive comeback.
- First Set: Lajal lost 3:6
- Second Set: Lajal rallied back to win 6:4
- Deciding Set: Lajal took the match 6:4
Key Moments
Lajal’s breakthrough in the match occurred during the fifth game of the final set. He secured a crucial break of Quinn’s serve, allowing him to maintain the lead by holding onto his own serve. Despite Quinn’s performance—including a remarkable 12 aces—Lajal’s second service points were significantly more successful, winning 65 percent compared to Quinn’s 39 percent.
Upcoming Challenge
In the next round, Lajal is set to compete against Tomás Martín Etcheverry, currently ranked 58th globally. This match will mark their first encounter on the ATP tour.
