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Rio Open Round of 16: Thrilling Matches and Surprising Results

The action at the Rio Open continued with some intense battles in the Round of 16, as players fought for a spot in the quarterfinals. Here’s a quick recap of the key matches:

  • João Faria (Portugal) pulled off a hard-fought victory over Jaume Munar (Spain) with a 6-4, 2-6, 6-3 win, sealing his place in the next round.
  • Francisco Cerúndolo (Argentina) staged a strong comeback against Luciano Darderi (Italy), bouncing back after dropping the first set to win 6(1)-7, 6-3, 6-2.
  • Alexandre Muller (France) edged past Tomas Etcheverry (Argentina) in straight sets, winning 7-5, 7-6(5) in a tight contest.
  • Camilo Ugo Carabelli (Argentina) secured a convincing 6-4, 6-4 victory over Damir Dzumhur (Bosnia and Herzegovina), showing dominance on the court.

With the quarterfinals set, the competition is heating up! Who will rise to the occasion and take the Rio Open crown? Stay tuned for more updates.

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