Ecuador Open Quito, Quito, Ecuador ATP 250

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DATE: 01 Feb 2016 - 07 Feb 2016
SURFACE: CLAY
PRIZE MONEY: €463,520
FIELD SIZE: 28
DEFENDING CHAMPION: Estrella Burgos

Seeds:

1 B. Tomic
2 F. Lopez
3 T. Bellucci
4 F. Verdasco
5 V. Estrella Burgos
6 P. Lorenzi
7 A. Ramos-Vinolas
8 P. Carreno Busta

 

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[herios]

It is an interesting choice by Bernie Tomic to enter this clay event. I am curious to see how he will do here as he is the top seed.

 

[Moxie]

I'm feeling Verdasco. Potential SF with F. Lopez, I think, with Fernando the more clay-courter in that one, if it happens. Lots of Spaniards entered, not surprisingly.

 

[Billie]

^^ Yeah, just saw the results from today.

Is this Bernie's first time playing here, anybody know?

 

[herios]

^^ Yeah, just saw the results from today.

Is this Bernie's first time playing here, anybody know?

Yes. His best results came on grass and HC that is why I am surprised to see him playing here on clay.

 

[Billie]

Yes. His best results came on grass and HC that is why I am surprised to see him playing here on clay.

Maybe they offered him some extra money?

I don't think he can do it again, but I'll cheer for Victor Estrella Burgos to win.

 

[Moxie]

Maybe they offered him some extra money?

I don't think he can do it again, but I'll cheer for Victor Estrella Burgos to win.

That would be a nice Cinderella run for him. He's had a great late-career, for a journeyman. I like the guy.

 

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Victor Estrella Burgos navigated his first round defeating G,Pella 6-4, 6-4 . He went all the way last year defeating Feliciano Lopez in the final.

 

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Feliciano Lopez trying to iron out his jetlag. Long trip to South America.

 

[Billie]

That would be a nice Cinderella run for him. He's had a great late-career, for a journeyman. I like the guy.

He seems to be happy, enjoying life kind of guy. I like him too.

Bernie wins his first match here in 3 sets.

 

[Moxie]

And Verdasco goes out to qualifier Olivo in 3. Oh, Fernando....And Lopez is down a set to the Brazilian Souza.

 

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Feliciano came through in the end: 4-6 7-6 6-2.

 

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Quito Quarter Final line-up:

Bernard Tomic v Paulo Lorenzi
Thomaz Bellucci v Pablo Carreno- Busta

Victor Estrella-Burgos v Renzo Olivo
Albert Ramos-Vinolas v Feliciano Lopez

 

[isabelle]

Maybe Tomic could win the tourney ??

 

[britbox]

Maybe Tomic could win the tourney ??

He was my surprise pick.

 

[britbox]

Maybe Tomic could win the tourney ??

Bernie has left the building.

 

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Quarter Final Results:

Paulo Lorenzi bt Bernard Tomic 6-7 7-5 6-3
Thomaz Bellucci bt Pablo Carreno Busta 7-6 4-6 6-2
Victor Estrella Burgos bt Renzo Olivo 6-4 6-7 6-4
Albert Ramos-Vinolas bt Feliciano Lopez 7-5 4-3 RET

Feliciano retired.

Paulo Lorenzi took care of top seed Bernard Tomic

 

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Quito Semi Finals

Paulo Lorenzi v Thomaz Bellucci

Victor Estrella Burgos v Albert Ramos-Vinolas

Nice to see defending champion Victor Estrella Burgos having another nice run at Quito. He won last year's tournament.

Victor Estrella Burgos - Defending Champion, fighting to retain the title in Ecuador.

 

[Billie]

Great job Victor!!

Was Feliciano just tired or did he injure himself? Hopefully nothing bad.