Argentinian tennis player Camilo Ugo Carabelli advanced to the quarter-finals of the ATP 250 in Marrakech by defeating Peru's Ignacio Buse in three sets in a demanding match that kept his hopes alive in the Moroccan tournament. The Argentinian secured his place in the last eight after a battle that was decided in the final stages of the third set, marking his progression among the top eight players on clay. The encounter was the second between them, following their clash at the Santiago de Chile Challenger 2024, with Buse seeking revenge after a strong run that included qualifying for Miami and a victory over Matteo Berrettini. Ugo Carabelli, for his part, arrived after falling in the second round in Indian Wells and Miami, and after overcoming a tough opener against Skatov, as reported by the Argentinian News Agency. The start presented complications for the Argentinian, who saved a 0-40 deficit on his first service game and immediately responded with a break that proved decisive. From there on, long rallies and parity from the baseline prevailed, though the initial advantage allowed him to close out the first set 6-3. The second set maintained the same dynamic, with few break opportunities until Buse seized his chance at 4-3. He held his serve with difficulty and forced a third set, winning it 6-4. In the decisive set, Ugo Carabelli took the initiative, held his serve, and only faced one break point in the third game. The climax came in the final games, where nerves affected the Peruvian, who committed a double fault on the final point, sealing the 7-5 victory for the Argentinian, who remains in the tournament and keeps his dream alive in Marrakech. Other results from the ATP 250 in Marrakech: Alexandre Muller defeated Vic Kopriva: 6-3 and 7-6(3). Rafael Jodar defeated Tomas Machac: 6-4, 4-6 and 6-3.
