Filip Peliwo overpowers Adam Pavlasek in semis – Boys’ Singles Roland Garros 2012
Seeded fifth in the tournament, Filip Peliwo made an epic comeback to outclass Czech Republic’s Adam Pavlasek in a three set thriller at the Boys’ Singles French Open 2012 on Friday. He nudged up a 2-6, 7-6(5), 6-0 victory against the 17-year-old to book
a place in the title-round at this clay court Grand Slam event held in Paris.
The high flying Canadian made a slow entry at this prestigious clay court tournament but sought his rhythm in the second set tie-breaker. He then stroke out the last six games consecutively and secured a place in the final showdown.
The 17-year-old Pavlasek thundered into the Court number Two and drew the first blood in the opening game to jump to a 2-0 lead. After Peliwo held his second serve, the Czech unleashed his skills again and wiped out the last three games, eventually sealing
the opener by winning six games to two.
Ranked 572nd in the South African Airways ATP World Tour Rankings, Peliwo rebounded in the follow-up set and earned the coveted break in the fourth game to take a 3-1 lead. Despite losing his edge in the very next game and going 5-6 down after
suffering another blow, he remained focused and recovered in the last game. The set went to the tie-breaker where the Canadian outshined his rival and pulled out the equaliser with a 7-6(5) score line.
In the final set, Peliwo’s got hold of his rhythm and made his opponent move all over the court. He went on a six-game rampage and subsequently pocketed the decider with a bagel.
All in all, the 18-year-old clobbered a better first serve share of 54 per cent as compared to his opponent’s 48 per cent and amazingly marked 30 out of 43 points on it. He also hammered five winners and sealed the deal with 90 points.
Next in line for Peliwo is the sixth seed, Kimmer Coppejans, who stomped over America’s Mitchell Krueger in straight sets to progress at this event.
The seeded Belgian lost his serve three times but cashed in half of the 10 break opportunities, ultimately registering a 6-3, 7-5 success in one hour and 23 minutes.
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