At the Rio Open (#RioOpen), a series of notable matches unfolded, highlighting the talents and triumphs of various players. Francisco Cerundolo ended a 3-match losing streak by defeating fellow Argentine Francisco Comesaña with scores of 6-1, 1-6, 6-2. Chile's Tomas Barrios Vera celebrated a significant victory, marking his first Tour-level win since Wimbledon. Thiago Seyboth Wild, in front of his home Brazilian crowd, overcame Alejandro Tabilo in a challenging match, ending with scores of 2-6, 6-4, 6-4. This victory marked Wild's first ATP main draw win since July, snapping a significant losing streak. Facundo Diaz Acosta, the Buenos Aires champ, continued his impressive performance streak by defeating former top 3 player Stan Wawrinka 7-5, 6-4, marking his 6th consecutive win and 12th consecutive set victory. Wawrinka's participation was notable as it marked his career debut at the Rio Open (#RioOpen10Anos), completing his appearances in all active ATP 500 events. The tournament showcased intense competition and remarkable comebacks, setting the stage for more thrilling tennis action.
The hot streak continues 🔥 @Facudiazacosta records a SIXTH straight win downing Wawrinka in impressive 7-5 6-4 fashion. @RioOpenOficial | #RioOpen10Anos https://t.co/kWStqr3ugp
6 straight wins. 12 straight sets. Who’s gonna stop him? 😤 Still riding off the high from Buenos Aires, @Facudiazacosta takes out Wawrinka 7-5 6-4 in his Rio opener! #RioOpen10Anos https://t.co/kJAJjhaJPH
Buenos Aires champ @FacuDiazAcosta wins his 6th straight match & 12th consecutive set! The Argentine beats Wawrinka 7-5, 6-4 to reach round two in Rio de Janeiro. https://t.co/aVHgICmB2X
Buenos Aires champ Facundo Diaz Acosta comes back from 2-5 down in the first set and beats former top 3 Stan Wawrinka 7-5, 6-4 to reach the 2nd round in Rio de Janeiro. 6 consecutive wins!
That defensive squash shot from Stan 😯 @stanwawrinka #RioOpen10Anos https://t.co/4NqTfrWj0P
Taking care of business 👏 @sebaabaez7 is safely through to R2 after knocking out Moutet 6-4 6-3. @RioOpenOficial | #RioOpen10Anos https://t.co/8ctPhaqEGm
It never gets old 😏 Ladies and gentlemen, the @stanwawrinka backhand @RioOpenOficial | #RioOpen https://t.co/ObXKzXMqEH
One-handed half-court drive volley 😮💨 Too smooth with it, @stanwawrinka! #RioOpen10Anos https://t.co/dPAcZQU9xE
Make that 11 consecutive sets won 🤯 @Facudiazacosta comes from 2-5 down to take the first set 7-5 off Wawrinka! #RioOpen10Anos https://t.co/OvrujL99Du
Diaz Acosta comes back from 2-5, wins the last 5 games and takes the first set, 7-5, vs. Wawrinka...
Wawrinka, making his career debut in Rio, quickly up 3-0 vs. Facundo Diaz Acosta, the Buenos Aires champ. It's been a good day for the veterans -- Gasquet, Murray, Monfils.
Ready to roll 👏 @stanwawrinka makes his Rio debut against Diaz Acosta. @RioOpenOficial | #RioOpen https://t.co/1PTzsRBx5x
Tennis legend vs Buenos Aires champ 🔥 Wawrinka takes on Diaz Acosta in Rio —>> https://t.co/hOHmv2wMlX https://t.co/bQERSAzPqV
Making his Rio debut, @stanwawrinka has now appeared in EVERY active ATP 500 event! 🇳🇱 Rotterdam 🇧🇷 Rio 🇦🇪 Dubai 🇲🇽 Acapulco 🇪🇸 Barcelona 🇬🇧 Queen’s 🇩🇪 Halle 🇩🇪 Hamburg 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C. 🇨🇳 Beijing 🇯🇵 Tokyo 🇦🇹 Vienna 🇨🇭 Basel #RioOpen10Anos https://t.co/QVRUG6gxXf
No place like home 🇧🇷😁 Seyboth Wild earns a first main draw win of the season with his 2-6 6-4 6-4 comeback against Tabilo. @RioOpenOficial | #RioOpen https://t.co/RcFPXVUjxG
In front of his home crowd 🇧🇷 Brazil’s Thiago Seyboth Wild defeats Tabilo 2-6 6-4 6-4 to move into Rio R2 #RioOpen10Anos https://t.co/wrbL5Up0iq
Thiago Wild comes back to beat Alejandro Tabilo 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 and get his first ATP MD win since july. Was on a *big* losing streak so this is massive for him. https://t.co/6151xAnL7z
Wild hits 17 winners to take the 2nd set vs. Tabilo, 6-4. Going 3 in Rio.
In a battle of Argentine Francisco's, Cerundolo beats Comesaña 6-1, 1-6, 6-2 to snap a 3-match losing streak! #RioOpen https://t.co/GGgoKqdPEg
The Chileans are coming 🇨🇱 👀 After Jarry's successful week in Buenos Aires, Chile's Tomas Barrios Vera gets a first Tour-level win since Wimbledon in Rio! #RioOpen https://t.co/xczdMYonGG