Thiago Agustín Tirante has pulled off the largest win of his profession, gorgeous Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 within the second spherical of the Cincinnati Open.
The 25-year-old Argentine regarded in hassle after Djokovic comfortably took the opening set, however Tirante stayed within the match and turned issues round.
Djokovic started fighting the warmth and humidity early within the second set and wanted medical consideration after that. Tirante remained composed and finally broke the Serbian at 4-4 within the deciding set earlier than serving out the largest victory of his profession.
For Tirante, beating Djokovic was clearly an emotional second. The Argentine had by no means confronted the 24-time Grand Slam champion earlier than, and he struggled to cover his disbelief after the match.
“He’s the GOAT of tennis. You say tennis and instantly Novak involves thoughts.”
Tirante additionally spoke about what the victory meant to him and the individuals supporting him from Argentina.
“I’m fascinated by my household and my mates who’re in Argentina proper now. They’re in Argentina, however they’re in my coronary heart as effectively.”
The victory is Tirante’s fourth win towards a High-10 participant and places him into the third spherical in Cincinnati, the place he’ll face Spain’s Martín Landaluce.
