Valentin Vacherot saved four set points in his victory over Argentina’s Mariano Navone 6-3, 7-6 (4), reaching the second round of the Swiss Indoors Basel.

Vacherot returned to victory on Monday 26th October after his second-round exit in Lyon, with his serve proving critical in this straight-set win secured in just under two hours.

Vacherot struck 12 aces to Navone’s one and won 85% of points behind his first serve. He held 10 of his 11 service games, saving six of the seven break points he faced.

Vacherot struggled more to convert chances on Navone’s serves. Navone defied 11 of Vacherot’s 13 break point opportunities, keeping the contest competitive.

RESISTANCE IN THE SECOND SET

After taking the opening set 6-3, Vacherot faced a tougher second set against the Argentinian. Navone earned four opportunities to force a deciding set; however, Vacherot remained resistant before securing the tie-break 7-4.

This win puts Vacherot in the last 16 of the indoor ATP 500 tournament and gives him his second victory in three meetings with Navone. Vacherot will next play on Wednesday 28th October, facing the winner of the match between Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo and Spain’s Rafael Jódar for a place in the quarterfinals.

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