Chela & Pico Gives Argentina 2-0 Lead

As expected the Tennis Albiceleste took a 2-0 lead against the Netherlands with both Juan Ignacio CHELA and Juan MONACO winning their respective rubber. However the Oranje never made it look easy for our players.

CHELA was first to go when he took on an inexperience Jesse Huta GALUNG pushing the tie all the way to the fifth set. In the end despite having some momentum CHELA was just a bit too much for GALUNG on clay. He went on to win in four hours, 6-2, 2-6, 6-2, 6-7 & 6-2.

Interview with Juan Ignacio CHELA

Juan MONACO did not see much trouble from his opponent Thiemo DE BEKKER. The young Dutchman could never match MONACO pace and skill until the third set. Pico won his match in straight set, 6-1, 6-2 & 7-6.

Interview with Juan Monaco

If both teams keep their declared doubles teams, Lucas Arnold-KER and Martin Vassallo ARGUELLO will face Huta GALUNG and Rogier WASSEN on Day 2.