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Stockholm Survival: Jarry saves MP in a dramatic ending

Kecmanovic takes down Norrie

October 15, 2024

Fifth seed Nicolas Jarry saved a match point on Tuesday at the BNP Paribas Nordic Open, as the Chilean defeated home hope Elias Ymer 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7).

In a stunning finish, Jarry was leading 8/7 when he surged forward and hit a backhand volley winner before settling on his toes to avoid hitting the net. The referee confirmed that the ball had hit twice before Jarry reached the top.

Jarry, 29, who saved a match point at 6/7 at the break, scored three points in a row to advance after two hours, 26 minutes.

“The end was very difficult for both of them. We were playing good points,” said Jarry, who won 2-0 against Ymer in their Lexus ATP Head2Head series. “We were both mentally strong, not giving chances. I’m glad that finally, I was able to be aggressive. I worked very well in the break and I didn’t give him many chances.”

Making his tournament debut, Jarry trailed by a set and a break, but quickly bounced back and held his own in a six-deuce match at 3-3 in the second set. World No. 34 in the PIF ATP Rankings hit his high forehand in moments of pressure and drew errors from Ymer’s backhand.

Next up for Jarry is Miomir Kecmanovic, who spoiled Cameron Norrie’s return from injury with a 6-4, 6-4 win. The Serbian won 62 percent of his second return points, compared to Norrie’s 31 percent, according to Infosys ATP Stats. Norrie was competing in his first ATP Tour match since suffering a forearm injury in July.

British qualifier Jacob Fearnley earned his first tour win on a tough court by beating Corentin Moutet 6-2, 7-6(5). Fearnley, 23, has been one of the standout players on the ATP Challenger Tour this season, claiming four titles at that level and making his Top 100 debut last month. The former Texas Christian University standout is on a 13-game hitting streak across all levels.

Laslo Djere cruised past Pedro Martinez 6-2, 6-0 to set up a second round meeting with fourth seed and 2021 champion Tommy Paul.