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Outsider Bellucci belts Tsitsipas to extend upset streak
Italian Mattia Bellucci knocked out his second major opponent of the week on Friday, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 6-2 in a Rotterdam quarter-final shock.
The qualifier ranked 92nd followed his first-round defeat of Daniil Medvedev here.
It took less than 90 minutes to dismiss 12th ranked Tsitsipas, a former top 10 regular.
Bellucci set up a semi against Australia’s world No. 8 Alex de Minaur, who booked his spot over German Daniel Altmaier 6-1, 6-4.
Tsitsipas, who has yet to get his game uncorked so far this season, was broken to love in the final game, with Bellucci advancing on a second match point.“When I was serving for the first set, I was a little bit heavy on my legs,” the 23-year-old winner said.
“But definitely I was enjoying it; I’ll be doing (that) tomorrow.”
Main photo:- Mattia Bellucci fist pumps on his way to victory – by ATPTour.com