As reported by online media Ukrinform.
Ukraine’s top-ranked tennis player Vitaliy Sachko sensationally reached the quarterfinals of the ATP 250 tournament in Metz, France, with a prize fund of €596,035.
The Ukrainian tennis player (No. 222 in the ATP rankings) defeated the world No. 13 Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan in three sets – 7:5, 3:6, 7:5.
Sachko for the first time defeated a top-20 player and became the first Ukrainian since 2019 to reach the quarterfinals of ATP tournaments. The last time this happened was Sergiy Stakhovsky in 2019 in Marseille.
Upcoming semifinal and context of the event
To reach the semifinal, Sachko will face French tennis player Clément Tabur (ranked 243).
According to the ATP rankings, Sachko is currently 222nd, and his progress in Metz underscores the rising form and ambitions of the Ukrainian player.
Everyone expects the Ukrainian athlete to continue his run in Metz.
Victories at the Metz tournament confirm a steady rise in form and open up new opportunities for the season.
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