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Maia Ch QF: Federico Coria [2] def. Kimmer Coppejans [PR] 6-3, 4-6, 7-6(4) Match Stats

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K. Coppejans tried his best to shift the moment back in his favor, but Fefo remained aggressive and had the slight edge when things got physical. Through his return depth, he tried to bring the former off-balance, which became more evident throughout the tie-breaker as he went after K. Coppejans' shots from the baseline to make him stay back. As a result, Fefo generated 12 break points than K. Coppejans' 9 despite converting only 50% of them throughout the match.

Besides, it appeared that both players also had their distinct service game strengths throughout this match. Even though both players scored 2 aces each, K. Coppejans had the slight edge as he won 65% of his first serve points, 14% more than Fefo as he stood out. However, due to double-faulting 4 times than Fefo's 2, K. Coppejans could only win 40% of his second serve points, 28% lower than the Argentinean second seed, which increased his second serve vulnerability over time.

Ultimately, all the tennis in this round took a toll on Fefo as he was defeated by third seed Damir Dzumhur 4-6, 3-6 in the semifinals (match report incoming). The Bosnian will then face Francesco Passaro, who eyes his Top 100 debut after knocking out qualifier Andrej Martin 2-6, 6-2, 6-1 in a chaotic encounter. With D. Dzumhur's sixth Challenger title of the year being on the line as well, this could either be a fun or another chaotic encounter, with everything to play for.