SEVILLA/STARNBERG, September 7, 2024
Roberto Carballes Baena continued his excellent run at the Copa Sevilla by reaching his fourth consecutive final at the ATP Challenger Tour 125 clay-court tournament in the capital city of Andalucia. The two time defending champion from Spain defeating last year’s runner-up Calvin Hemery of France 6-1, 7-6(4) on Friday.
Top seed Carballes Baena capitalized on four of his five break-point chances and won 59 per cent of the total points played to advance in one hour and 34 minutes.
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The World No. 55 will seek his third consecutive title at the Copa Sevilla on Saturday, which would tie the best winning streaks in the tournament’s history, held by Pedro Osete and Daniel Gimeno-Traver.
“It would mean a lot to me (to match that record). I’ve been excited about this tournament for many years, and I really enjoy this week here. It’s practically like being at home, close to Granada, with my family and all the people who support me so much here,” said Carballes Baena.
In the second semi-final, Daniel Altmaier fought past Alexander Ritschard from Switzerland 7-6(6), 6-7(3), 7-6(4). The 89th-ranked German struck 12 aces and won 71 per cent of his first-service points to prevail after three hours and 18 minutes.
Altmaier is seeking his eighth ATP Challenger Tour career title, his first since the Sarasota Open in April last year.
