The Spanish player defeats a top 10 rival for the first time, advances to her first final of a WTA 500 tournament, and ensures she will leave Mexico with the best ranking of her career.
The American shows his best smile days after conquering the title in Delray Beach: "Now I don't want to relax, I need to stay competitive".
The Greek, who has once again opted for the Middle East for this month of February, admits that if he has never competed in South American tournaments, it is because of money.
After winning his first match in Dubai, the Russian spoke about a dimension that professional tennis players often experience but outsiders tend to overlook. The less glamorous side.
The Spaniard faces Terence Atmane in the early hours of the morning in the round of 16 of the Acapulco ATP 500. A victory would mathematically confirm his entry into the top100.
