Bellucci Books Third Semifinal Spot In Santiago

On the brink of defeat last night, Brazilian Thomaz Bellucci rallied to beat Paul Capdeville 5-7 6-4 7-5 in front of the Chilean’s hometown crowd in just under three hours of play. Bellucci was able to follow up his big win last night with another win against Eduardo Schwank this evening in straight sets to book the third spot in the semifinals.

The 22 year old is showing a lot of maturity so far this year and is in the hunt for a second-career title after his first win in Gstaad last year. He now awaits the winner of the night match between Fernando Gonzalez and Marcel Granollers.


Friday’s Results
Singles Quarterfinals 

1 Fernando Gonzalez (CHI) def. Marcel Granollers (ESP) 7-6(8) 7-6(9)
2 Juan Monaco (ARG) 
def. Peter Luczak (AUS) 6-4 3-6 6-3
3 Thomaz Bellucci (BRA) def. Eduardo Schwank (ARG) 6-4 6-4
Q Joao Souza (BRA) def. Alberto Martin (ESP) 6-2 6-4

Doubles Semifinals 

1 L. Kubot (POL)/O. Marach (AUT) def. L. Friedl (CZE)/D. Skoch (CZE) 5-7 6-2 10-8
P. Starace (ITA)/H. Zeballos (ARG) def. L. Arnold Ker (ARG)/J. Monaco (ARG) 6-4 4-6 10-5

Saturday’s Order of Play

(Image: Cèsar Pincheira – Movistar Open)