He gave it all! Juan Pablo Varillas (115 ATP) reached the top eight of the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad 2022 after causing an upset against Spanish player Roberto Bautista Agut (19 ATP) last Thursday. He won 2-0 with scores of 7-6 (3) and 7-5 in two days of play. The match was suspended on Wednesday due to rain when Varillas was just one point away from victory.
However, in his match against Austrian player Dominic Thiem (274 ATP), luck was not on the side of the national tennis player. Despite his efforts, Varillas couldn't overcome an adverse start and lost 2-0 with scores of 6 - 4 and 6 - 3, saying goodbye to the tournament played in Switzerland.
| Quarterfinals EFG Swiss Open Gstaad 2022 | First Set | Second Set |
|---|---|---|
| Dominic Thiem | 6 | 6 |
| Juan Pablo Varillas | 4 | 3 |
Thiem, now a semifinalist, was a tough opponent for Varillas, given his extensive experience on slippery clay and his past results, where he reached the third place in the world ranking.
Additionally, his victory earlier this year in the 2022 US Open positioned him as a competitor to watch out for. Before facing Varillas, the Austrian player competed against Argentine Federico Delbonis, whom he defeated 2-0 with scores of 7 - 6 and 6 - 3.
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When do Juan Pablo Varillas vs. Dominic Thiem play?
The match between Varillas and Thiem will take place on Friday, July 22. It will be the first of the quarterfinals.
What time do Juan Pablo Varillas vs. Dominic Thiem play?
The scheduled time for the match is 10:30 a.m. in Switzerland and 3:30 a.m. Peruvian time. However, the start of the match may be delayed.
How to watch Juan Pablo Varillas vs. Dominic Thiem?
If you want to watch the duel between Juan Pablo Varillas and Dominic Thiem, tune in to Star Plus, the streaming service of ESPN. If you don't have access to it, you can also find out about the result of this match on La República Deportes.
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Where do Juan Pablo Varillas vs. Dominic Thiem play?
The venue for the match between Varillas and Thiem will be the Roy Emerson Arena, a sports complex with clay courts located in the Swiss town of Gstaad.