ARTICLE Champ Chela Goes Out; Ferrero Saves Match Points to Set Up Moya Clash
Lucky loser Juan Antonio Marin caused the first major upset of the 2005 Estoril Open after defeating defending champion Juan Ignacio Chela in the opening round, but former winner Juan Carlos Ferrero saved two match points before defeating Marcos Baghdatis and set up an intriguing clash with top seed Carlos Moya.
As Ferrero and Baghadits entered the third set tie-break, the Cypriot forged into a 6-4 lead and had two points to upset the 2003 Roland Garros champion. But Ferrero saved both and sealed his place in the second round with a 6-3, 2-6, 7-6(6). win as Baghdatis produced a double fault on match point.
Looking ahead to his clash with Moya, Ferrero said: "I'm glad I've got a day off before we play. I'm still a bit tired form Barcelona. Of course it will be a tough match, playing Carlos, it always is when two Spanish guys meet. My confidence is getting better but it's not where it has been in past years at this time of the season."
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Lucky loser Juan Antonio Marin caused the first major upset of the 2005 Estoril Open after defeating defending champion Juan Ignacio Chela in the opening round, but former winner Juan Carlos Ferrero saved two match points before defeating Marcos Baghdatis and set up an intriguing clash with top seed Carlos Moya.
As Ferrero and Baghadits entered the third set tie-break, the Cypriot forged into a 6-4 lead and had two points to upset the 2003 Roland Garros champion. But Ferrero saved both and sealed his place in the second round with a 6-3, 2-6, 7-6(6). win as Baghdatis produced a double fault on match point.
Looking ahead to his clash with Moya, Ferrero said: "I'm glad I've got a day off before we play. I'm still a bit tired form Barcelona. Of course it will be a tough match, playing Carlos, it always is when two Spanish guys meet. My confidence is getting better but it's not where it has been in past years at this time of the season."
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