Juan Pablo Varillas signed the most important triumph of his career by defeating Italian Lorenzo Musetti, world number 20, in the quarterfinals of the Argentina Open 2023. Thus, the Peruvian top seed will play the semifinals of the ATP 250 and will face a tough opponent: Cameron Norrie.
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After eliminating Dominic Thiem, Varillas had a tough task against Musetti, whom he managed to overcome with a double 6-4. Without a doubt, one of the most resonant victories of national tennis in recent years.
Varillas will face the challenging British player Cameron Norrie, who reached the semifinals of the tournament after defeating Argentine Tomás Martín Etcheverry by 5-7, 6-0, and 6-3.
With this result, Varillas will significantly climb in the ATP rankings after the Argentina Open 2023. Thus, the national racket will rise from 101st to 81st place in the world thanks to the achieved triumph. However, it is important to note that there could be a greater increase in the ranking if he reaches the final.
When will Varillas vs Norrie play in the semifinals of the Argentina Open 2023?
Juan Pablo Varillas' next match will be against Cameron Norrie on Saturday, February 18, at the Guillermo Vilas Court, in a match that will define the finalist of the tournament and is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. (Peruvian time) and 4 p.m. (Argentine time).