MARRAKESH (Morocco) – End the adventure of Fabio Fognini at the ATP 250 tournament in Marrakesh. In a match that was immediately complicated, the Italian had to give in to the Russian Kotov who won in two sets 6-1, 6-2. Following there will be the Italian derby between Berrettini and Sonego. Follow the live
17:39
Berrettini-Sonego 1-0
Berrettini started very well and held serve and took home the first game of the first set.
17:37
Berrettini-Sonego, let’s start the match!
The blue derby begins, Berrettini at the service.
17:33
Berrettini-Sonego, Azzurri on the pitch
The two blue tennis players took to the court to warm up.
17:25
Berrettini-Sonego, the match will start soon
Once the Fognini match has been archived, the Italian derby between Berrettini and Sonego will soon begin.
17:18
Kotov vince il match!
The second set ends 6-2 which gives the victory to the Russian. Very difficult match for Fognini who was never able to serve well and enter the match. Even a small injury for the blue player which affected the match.
17:14
Fognini-Kotov 2-5
Fognini holds the serve and, despite the great difficulties, does not give up. After the change of ends, Kotov will serve for the match.
17:11
Fognini-Kotov 1-5
Match in the home stretch, Fognini tries to react but physically suffers a lot.
17:04
Massage for Fognini
In the end Fognini decides to be treated by his physiotherapist.
17:02
Fognini-Kotov 1-4
A race that seems to have almost nothing left to say. Fognini is in especially physical difficulty with a problem in his right leg which is seriously affecting him.
16:57
Fognini-Kotov 1-3
A rather disheartening game for Fognini who seems to have no more energy and is also struggling physically.
16:56
Fognini’s gesture of annoyance!
A warning is coming for Fognini who, with a gesture of annoyance, threw the ball away with his racket.
16:54
Fognini in conversation with the physiotherapist
Some problems with his right leg for Fognini now in conversation with his physiotherapist.
16:53
Break by Kotov
Fognini fails to put Kotov in difficulty in the baseline exchange. First break for the Russian who takes the lead 2-1 in the second set.
16:49
Fognini-Kotov 1-1
Immediate response from the Russian who closes the game with a forehand.
16:46
Fognini-Kotov 1-0
Fognini starts well in this second set and immediately wins the first game.
16:38
Kotov wins the first set!
The Russian dominates the first set and wins 6-1. Difficult challenge for Fognini who didn’t give up but was never able to impose himself in a significant way against his opponent who won almost all the games.
16:33
Double break for Kotov
The tape becomes Fognini’s enemy and instead helps Kotov who now, at 5-1, will serve to take home the first set.
16:26
Fognini-Kotov 1-4
Difficult moment in the set for Fognini who also in this game misses his backhand diagonally and allows Kotov to extend the advantage further.
16:22
Break di Kotov
Fognini loses his turn as he misses his forehand and gives the break to his opponent who takes the lead at 3-1.
16:17
Fognini-Kotov 1-2
Quick game played by the Russian who takes the lead again.
16:14
Fognini holds: 1-1
Complicated game for the blue, which ends after numerous exchanges to the advantages. Fognini stays in the game and equalizes.
16:04
Kotov holds serve: 0-1
Zero service for the Russian, he got off to a great start. Now it’s Fognini’s turn.
16:02
It begins! Fognini-Kotov begins
The challenge between Fognini and Kotov begins, with the Russian serving.
15:57
Heating for Fognini and Katov
Fognini and Katov on the pitch for the usual warm-up: it’s almost time to go.
15:55
Fognini challenges Katov, then the Italian derby
Now it’s up to Fabio Fogniniwho will challenge the Russian Pavel Katov to reach the semi-final where the Spaniard awaits him Caballes Baena. Then it will be time to blue derby between Berrettini and Sonego.
15:43
Carballes Baena semi-finalist cousin
The Spaniard makes no mistakes and reaches the semi-final in Morocco, in the ATP 250 tournament in Marrakesh. He beat Moreno De Alboran with a score of 6-4 4-6 6-4. Now let’s move on to the match between Fognini e Kotov.
15:37
Carballes Baena serving for the semi-final
At the score of 5-4 the Spaniard goes to serve to win the third and decisive set against Moreno De Alboran. Then it will be Fognini-Kotov’s turn. The Italian’s match should start around 4pm.
15:24
Fognini-Katov on TV
The match between Fognini and Kotov, valid for the quarterfinals of the ATP in Marrakesh, will be broadcast live on Sky Sport Uno (201) and Sky Sport Tennis (203). And streaming on SkyGo, NOW and Tennis TV.
15:09
Fognini, Roland Garros mission
If Fognini beats Kotov, the pass to Roland Garros, the second Slam of the tennis season, would be certain.
14:55
Carballes Baena-Moreno De Alboran in the third set
The daily program of the quarter-finals of the ATP tournament in Marrakesh is postponed. The Spaniard Roberto Carballes Baena and the American Nicolas Moreno De Alboran are in the third set. Fabio Fognini’s match against the Russian Pavel Kotov – scheduled for 2.30pm – will start at least an hour late.
14:45
ATP 250 Marrakesh, three Italians in the roll of honour
In the roll of honor of the Moroccan tournament there are three Italian tennis players who had the opportunity to triumph in Marrakesh. The first to impose himself was Renzo Furlan – in 1994 – beating the home idol Karim Alami. Four years later – in 1998 – Andrea Gaudenzi he won the trophy by beating the Spaniard Alex Calatrava in the final. The latest Italian victory bears the signature of Daniele Bracciali who in 2006 defeated the Chilean Nicolas Massù.
14:30
Fognini, the opponent of the possible semi-final
The quarter-final of the ATP 250 tournament in Marrakesh will soon be staged at the Marrakesh centre. The Italian will challenge the Russian Pavel Kotov. In the possible semi-final the Ligurian tennis player would meet the winner between the Spaniard Roberto Carballes Baena and the American Nicolas Moreno De Alboran who are playing in the first quarter-final of the Moroccan tournament.
14:15
Kotov, six wins and six losses in 2024
the path of the Russian tennis player Pavel Kotov has not been particularly virtuous in this calendar year: two successes in Hong Kong eliminating Lorenzo Musetti in the second round, a victory on his debut at the Australian Open, the success on his debut in the Doha tournament against Lorenzo Sonego , and the successes in the first two rounds of the current ATP tournament in Marrakesh against Benchetrit and Flavio Cobolli.
14:00
Fognini, nine successes in 2024
Fabio Fognini played 15 games in the 2024 calendar year getting nine successes and six defeats. In the Tenerife tournament the Italian stopped in the second round: after having beaten Matteo Martineau, was eliminated by Denis Yevseyev. Only two matches also in the Manama Challenger: to victory against Yusuf Oaed followed by the knockout against Abedallah Shelbayh. In the Doha tournament Fabio Fognini was ousted in the first round by Damir Dzumhur. At Indian Wells the Ligurian tennis player passed the first round by beating Zapata Miralles, but Sebastian Baez was ousted from the tournament. A victory and a defeat also in the Phoenix Challenger: to victory against Michael Mmoh, followed by the defeat against Alexandar Vukic. Same path in the Naples tournament where Fognini beat Rodríguez Taverna only to be eliminated by Arthur Gea. In Marrakesh, two successes in qualifying against Burque e Miedler before victories in the first two rounds against Gaston e You guys.
13:45
Atp 250 Marrakesh, the path of Pavel Kotov
Pavel Kotov on his debut beat the Moroccan Elliot Benchetrit with a score of 7-5, 6-3. In the second round the Russian tennis player eliminated the Roman Flavio Cobolli with a score of 6-1, 7-6.
13:30
Atp 250 Marrakesh, the route of Fabio Fognini
The Ligurian tennis player Fabio Fognini eliminated the Frenchman Hugo Gaston in the first round of the Marrakesh tournament with a score of 6-7, 6-1 6-4. In the round of 16 the Italian prevailed against the Serbian Laslo Djere with a score of 7-6, 2-6, 6-4.
13:15
Fognini-Kotov, unprecedented clash
The two tennis players have never faced each other during their careers. The Italian currently occupies 100th place in the world rankings, and achieved ninth place as his best ranking. The Russian occupies the 68th position in the ATP rankings, during which he achieved 61st place as personal best ranking.
13:00
Marrakesh ATP 250, the program of the day
The first match will pit the Spaniard Roberto Carballes Baena against the American Nicolas Moreno De Alboran. Subsequently it will be Fabio Fognini’s turn who will face the Russian Pavel Kotov. The Italian derby between Matteo Berrettini and Lorenzo Sonego is scheduled for mid-afternoon while the last quarter-final of the tournament will pit the Argentine Mariano Navone against the Australian Aleksandar Vukic.
Marrakesh, Morocco
2024-04-05 15:39:00
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