Francisco Comesana stuns Alexander Zverev at Rio Open: Key stats
What's the story
Argentina's world number 86, Francisco Comesana delivered a stunning performance at the Rio Open on Friday.
He defeated the Australian Open finalist and world number two Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the quarter-finals.
This win is a major milestone in Comesana's career as it is his first-ever victory over a top-five opponent.
Meanwhile, with this win, he has set up a semi-final clash against France's Alexandre Muller set to be played on February 23.
Match details
Comesana's journey to victory
Despite Zverev's strong start with three aces in the first set, Comesana managed to turn the tide by converting two break points in the second set.
The decisive third set saw Zverev struggle with his serve, committing three double-faults that ultimately led to Comesana's victory.
"I was repeating to myself throughout the match, 'How good it is to be alive,'" Comesana said in his postmatch interview.
Past performance
Comesana's previous Grand Slam debut
Comesana is no stranger to surprising victories.
During his Grand Slam debut last year, he made headlines by stunning sixth seed Andrey Rublev (in four sets) in the first round of Wimbledon.
Meanwhile, this latest win against Zverev only further cements his reputation as a formidable player on the tennis court.