Soto M. defeated Magadan A. 7-6, 6-3 in Bogota, relying on a rock-solid serve under pressure. He saved 5 of 6 break points (83%) while converting two of his own, outlasting an opponent who managed just a 50% break-point save rate.
The first set swung wildly: Magadan broke twice early to lead 4-2, but Soto broke back immediately and then claimed the tiebreak. In the second set, Soto broke decisively in the fourth game (at 1-3) and held serve to close out the match, winning three games in a row at one stage.
Soto’s 83% break-point saving rate was the key difference. Despite hitting fewer aces (5 to Magadan’s 6) and committing five double faults, he won 48 of 74 service points (65%) and kept his first-serve percentage at a consistent 58% across both sets.