After Initial Difficulties: Neumayer in Braga Round of 16
The Austrian prevails against a German in three sets. Next, he will face a Swede.
Lukas Neumayer prevails in the Round of 32 at the ATP Challenger in Braga against Florian Broska (ATP-334).
After a 4:6, 6:3, 6:2 victory, the Austrian is in the Round of 16.
Difficulties in the First Set
In the first set, the match was initially balanced. The decisive moment occurred at a 2:2 score. The German managed a break. As a result, he didn't relinquish the lead and took the first set 6:4.
Neumayer struggled with double faults repeatedly at the start, while his opponent posed a considerable threat with his serves.
Neumayer Now Takes Control
However, the Austrian found his rhythm again in set two and pulled ahead with a break to 4:2. He, too, did not let the lead slip and forced a decisive set with a 6:3 win.
He carried the momentum from set two. With two early breaks, he sealed the deal and also won this set 6:2.
In the Round of 16, the world number 180 will now face Swede Ole Wallin.