The ATP 250 Mallorca Championships in Spain witnessed huge upsets on Wednesday as top-seeded players Daniel Altmaier of Germany and Ben Shelton of the USA were knocked out in the round of 16. Emerging talents Corentin Moutet (France) and Learner Tien (USA) seized the moment and stormed into the quarterfinals with impressive performances.
Moutet Defeats Altmaier in Thrilling Match
Corentin Moutet of France battled through a hard-fought clash against Germany’s Daniel Altmaier, ultimately coming out on top in a closely contested match. The Frenchman was persistent and calm under fire, taking both sets through tiebreaks — 7-6, 7-6.
Altmaier, who features one of the more aggressive baseline games in tennis, pressed hard all day but was unable to capitalize on crucial points in the tiebreaks. Moutet’s shot-making consistency and defense ultimately proved to be the difference as he advanced to the quarterfinals.
Tien Upsets Fellow American Ben Shelton
In a clash of Americans, 18-year-old Learner Tien stunned the higher-ranked Ben Shelton with a straight-sets victory. Tien dictated the pace of the match from the baseline and employed intelligent shot placement to annoy Shelton, taking the match 6-4, 7-6.
This is a major achievement for Tien, as he continues to generate waves in the ATP Tour with his composed attitude and strategic play. Shelton, known for his powerful serve and popular personality, could not get into rhythm and was unable to turn around a slow start.
Spain’s Bautista Agut Sails Past Tomic
Spanish veteran Roberto Bautista Agut gave local fans something to cheer about with a commanding win over Australia’s Bernard Tomic. The experienced campaigner dominated the match with clinical shot selection and unwavering focus, sealing a 6-3, 6-3 victory in under 90 minutes.
Agut, who is remembered for his solid groundstrokes and diligent work ethic, is now among the favorites to lift the Mallorca trophy, given that a number of seeds have already been eliminated from the competition.
Quarterfinal Picture Takes Shape
As the tournament advances, the ATP 250 Mallorca Championship is getting heated with upsets. As Corentin Moutet and Learner Tien step into the spotlight, fans can look forward to more exciting showdowns with the quarterfinals now underway.
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