AFP Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires

Updated Sunday, February 18, 2024-00:22

Carlos Alcaraz,

number two in the world, fell in the semifinals of the ATP 250 in

Buenos Aires

this Saturday against the Chilean

Nicolás Jarry,

in straight sets.

Jarry, third favorite of the tournament on clay and number 21 in the ranking, surprised by beating the defending champion and top favorite with sets of 7-6 (7/2) and 6-3, in one hour and 55 minutes of action to reach at the end.

In the decisive match, which will be played on Sunday, Jarry will face the Argentine

Facundo Díaz Acosta,

who earlier had defeated his compatriot

Federico Coria

6-2, 6-3.