Ignacio Buse (438 ATP) achieved the feat when Peru needed it most. In the second singles match in the Davis Cup against Chile, the 19-year-old young tennis player surprised with a 2-1 win against Nicolás Jarry, the top 20 in the world rankings, and thus equalized the series score. “Nacho” overcame the hostile atmosphere at the Anita Lizana Court Central in Santiago, where he had the public against him even after the incident, and sealed a historic achievement.
Shortly after the crossing was over, the Peruvian was snubbed by local fans when he reported for DSports, the channel broadcasting the tournament. “I want to dedicate this victory to Peru, I know they are in my heart. Tomorrow (Sunday) the series continues and we hope we can achieve a good result,” the Inca man could be heard amid the loud whistles.
Regarding his performance, he explained that the key to victory was to “return the serve as best as possible while always maintaining the same intensity.” Finally, he thanked the captain of the Peruvian team and encouraged himself for the second day of competition. “'Lucho' (Horna) is a very good captain and guides me throughout the game. Thank you very much and come on, Peru, car…!” he added.
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This was the triumph of Ignacio Buse over Nicolás Jarry
After more than two hours of intense play, Buse completed the stroke in the third set, which ended 6-3 in his favor due to an error by Jarry on serve when the game was at set point.
The man from Lima started building his victory from the first set, which he won with a resounding 6-2. In the second round he slowed down and fell behind by the same score, but in the final set he increased his concentration to give Peru the point.
When does Peru vs. play? Chile for day 2 of the Davis Cup?
The second day of confrontations between Peru and Chile will take place this Sunday, February 4th. The duo consisting of the brothers Akron and Connner Huertas del Pino will face Alejandro Tabilo and Tomás Barrios in doubles Juan Pablo Varillas He will do the same in singles against Nicolás Jarry.
Should the tie remain, a fifth match will be played between Ignacio Buse and Tabilo to determine the winner who will qualify for the 2024 Davis Cup Final. The action starts around 4:00 p.m. (Peruvian time).
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Buse's win allowed Peru to level the series score (1-1). In the first match, Varillas couldn't beat Tabilo, although he started winning. “Juanpi” fell after just over an hour and a half of play with partial scores of 6-4, 2-6 and 1-6.
This is how the Peruvian Sports Institute celebrated Ignacio Buse's victory. Photo: X/IPD image