He first match of the afternoon session of the NewGiza P2 quarterfinals It was presented as one of the most balanced in the table, since it faced the two couples that had already met in the 2024 final: Stupa-Yanguas against Garrido-Bergamini. A duel that had a controversial play and that made sparks fly between the contenders.
After sharing the first two sets, the ticket to the semifinals was pending in a decisive third that was not free of controversy. cWith 4-1 on the scoreboard at the change of ends, Mike and Franco achieved one more break after a controversial action in which a doubtful serve was not called a foul by the referee. The play continued, Yanguas returned the ball and Bergamini ended up sending it against the glass.
Visibly upset, the Brazilian claimed Mike that he was the one who had warned of the foul, while the Andalusian player defended that this decision was up to the referee and that, if it had been obvious, he would have pointed it out without a problem: “You know it, and it remains on your conscience, mine is clear, Mike. You are wrong“. The tension rose and Yanguas responded firmly: “Why do you throw the snake out and don’t stop it? Go fuck yourself. May this be the last time you talk to me like that.”
I understand that these things are paid for with me, but I will talk to Berga and it will be resolved
Finally, the duel fell on the side of the couple led by Carlos Pozzoni, who raised their level in the decisive section to close the comeback 3-6, 6-3 and 6-1. Yanguas, for his part, clarified what happened at the end and settled the issue: “The referee has to make a decision, a dubious attempt has been made and we cannot risk losing a point.”. I understand that these things are paid for with mebut the four of us get along very well. “I will talk to Berga and things will be resolved.”
