This Friday, the tie between Peru and Bosnia began in the framework of the Davis Cup World Group I. The first match at the Lawn Tennis venue was played between Nicolas Alvarez and Damir Dzumhur.
Nicolas Alvarez (ATP ranking #372) couldn't defeat Damir Dzumhur (ATP ranking #126) and the Peruvian tennis player was defeated in three sets, with scores of 2-6, 7-6, and 3-6. Peru will have to wait to earn points against Bosnia.
Bosnian player Dzumhur easily won the first set, while Alvarez raised his level in the second set. The match took place with the presence of spectators, following biosecurity protocols due to the pandemic.
Peru seeks victory against Bosnia in the Davis Cup
Thus, the hope of Peru to equalize the matches today relies on Juan Pablo Varillas (ATP ranking #162), who will face Mirza Basic (ATP ranking #269).
Our player arrives with the recognition of being the champion of the Biella Challenger 5 and representing the country in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
This Saturday, starting at 1:00 p.m., it will be time for the doubles. The pair of Sergio Galdos (ATP ranking #1276) and Brian Panta (ATP ranking #568) gave their all on the clay courts of the Lawn Tennis venue in search of victory against Tomislav Brkic (ATP ranking #812) and Basic. Additionally, on that day, the third singles match will take place between Varillas and Dzumhur.
Then, the third and fourth singles matches in this Davis Cup will follow. Varillas will face Dzumhur, while Nicolas Alvarez will face Basic.
"We are already focused. It is very important for us that he comes with a lot of competition; fortunately, he is achieving good results and that gives him more confidence for this tough tournament," said 'Tupi' Venero in the pre-match press conference.