Argentine tennis player Camilo Ugo Carabelli (48th) defeated his compatriot Juan Manuel Cerúndolo (85th) and advanced to the final of the Challenger 125 in Rosario. According to the Argentine News Agency, the finalist won with a score of 7-5 and 6-1. Thus, Ugo Carabelli is back in the final of the Challenger, held at the Jockey Club of Rosario, and will defend his title against the winner of the match between Argentine Román Burruchaga (118th) and Taiwanese player Chun Hsin Tseng (122nd). Although both players started with some errors in the first game, it was Ugo Carabelli who appeared more solid in the opening minutes: the defending champion had a break point opportunity in the first game on his opponent's serve but had no trouble closing out his service games, without allowing a point in the second one. Around the middle of the set, Cerúndolo seemed to dominate his opponent with his play, but then parity returned and they alternated breaks, with four in total, until the arrival of the twelfth game, where Ugo Carabelli broke and took the set with a drop shot. The development of the second set was completely different. Camilo Ugo Carabelli showed more composure than his rival, who seemed to be stuck in some errors that cost him the first set, and managed to secure two consecutive breaks. In addition, Cerúndolo's usual lobs were no longer effective, as they fell short more often and allowed his defending opponent to finish points with the smash. With a 5-1 lead and serving for the match, a long, unforced backhand error from Cerúndolo gave the match to Camilo Ugo Carabelli, who will play in the final of the Rosario Challenger, where he will defend his title.
