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Jan-Lennard Struff defeats Zizou Bergs at European Open
Jan-Lennard Struff eliminated Zizou Bergs in the quarterfinals of the European Open in Brussels. The German player, ranked 58th, secured a straight-sets victory with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (8-6) in a match lasting 1 hour and 36 minutes.
Bergs, the 41st-ranked Belgian and sixth seed, had several opportunities to turn the match around, including two break points in the first set and a set point at 5-6 in the second set. However, Struff's strong serving helped him defend his position and win the decisive tiebreak.
With this win, Bergs becomes the last Belgian player remaining in the tournament. Struff advances to the semifinals to face the top seed, Arthur Fils, who defeated Alex Michelsen in straight sets.
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Alex Michelsen · Arthur Fils · European Open · Jan-Lennard Struff · Zizou Bergs