Argentinian Baez ends 11-match losing streak to reach last 16 in Napoli

October 19, 2022

Sebastian Baez won against Lorenzo Sonego 7-5, 7-6 (3) on Wednesday. He’ll face the winner of the match between Hungarian Marton Fucsovics and Chinese qualifier Zhizhen Zhang in the next round

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Argentinian Sebastian Baez ended an 11-match losing streak as he beat Italian Lorenzo Sonego 7-5, 7-6 (3) on Wednesday to advance to the last 16 of the Tennis Napoli Cup.

Sixth seed Baez, ranked No 37, will play the winner of the match between Hungarian Marton Fucsovics and Chinese qualifier Zhizhen Zhang next.

Since reaching the final in Bstaad in July, Baez had lost in the first round in 10 consecutive tournaments.

After eleven losses in a row, Sebastian Baez gets his first win since July (Bastad SF) as he defeats Lorenzo Sonego in Napoli.

Super balanced match. Both played great.

Baez hit 23 winners (18 UEs; +5). pic.twitter.com/pnYKOoX9n0
— Relevant Tennis (@RelevantTennis) October 19, 2022