Dino Prizmic would possibly solely be 18, however he confirmed Monday he is able to compete towards a number of the greatest gamers on the earth.
The #NextGenATP star defeated sixth seed Jiri Lehecka 6-3, 7-5 to achieve the second spherical of the BNP Paribas Nordic Open. It was the Croatian’s third tour-level victory.
“I’m very completely satisfied about my efficiency as we speak,” Prizmic stated in his on-court interview. “I simply wish to say due to everybody who got here right here and supported this match as a result of it means lots to gamers. Because of everybody.”
WHAT A WIN ⚡️
Dino Prizmic earns the most important win of his profession after defeating Jiri Lehecka 6-3 7-5 in Stockholm! 👏#StockholmOpen
— ATP Tour (@atptour) October 16, 2023
Prizmic efficiently neutralised one of the highly effective baseliners on the ATP Tour, profitable 41 per cent of his return factors and breaking the Czech’s serve thrice. He’ll subsequent face former Prime 10 participant Roberto Bautista Agut or residence favorite Elias Ymer.
“I’ll attempt simply to play my greatest tennis and attempt to get pleasure from each match,” Prizmic stated. “I do not wish to give to myself massive strain. I simply wish to play my greatest tennis and luxuriate in each second.”
Italian Lorenzo Sonego gained a decent battle towards Serbian Dusan Lajovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 after two hours and 19 minutes. The 28-year-old now leads Lajovic 3-1 of their Lexus ATP Head2Head collection and has gained three consecutive conferences towards the 33-year-old. It was their first conflict since 2020.
Did You Know?
Prizmic is 18th within the Pepperstone ATP Reside Race To Jeddah. The Croatian can transfer into competition for a spot on the Subsequent Gen ATP Finals with a deep run in Stockholm.