In the second of the night, Mexican player Manuel Sánchez defeated Juan Ángel Borba in three sets with scores of 7-5, 6-3, and 6-1. This put Mexico ahead two to zero and Santiago González along with Luis Patiño could give the last point in favor of the Mexicans this Saturday.
The first set was the toughest for the Mexican player, as he was down four games to three. However, he broke the service to tie the score at 4-4, recovered and did it again when the score was 5-5 to go ahead 6-5 and win his service for 7-5.
From that point on, Sánchez's tennis prevailed. The Paraguayan player also received medical assistance, which showed Manuel's superiority. Borba's desperation made him commit several forced errors in favor of the Mexican player.
The third set was a walk in the park for Manuel, who reached a five-game lead. Borba could have made the score more decorous, but it was of little use. Mexico won the first two points of the series and on Saturday could take the decisive step in the match.
Santiago González and Luis Patiño enter the scene in search of the third and final point in the series for Mexico. Borba and Ayed Zatar are announced on the side of the South Americans, although the team captain, Diego Galeano, could make changes at any time.
Manuel has confidence that with the two points in favor, the Mexican team can settle the match in three games.
"I have a lot of confidence in my teammates and I feel that they can get the job done tomorrow," he said.
Furthermore, with the foresight of Santiago González, the best doubles player in the Mexican team, things could be easier than they seem.
"It's a great advantage. Two points in favor give the team a lot of motivation and confidence. Santiago is playing doubles and he is a great asset for the Mexican team," he concluded.