Carreno Busta downs Schwartzman to reach U.S. Open semis
Sept 5 2017; New York, NY, USA; Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain celebrates after match point against Diego Schwartzman of Argentina on day nine of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in Ashe Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta smacked 30 winners to down Argentine Diego Schwartzman 6-4 6-4 6-2 and advance to his first-ever grand slam singles semi-final at the U.S. Open on Tuesday.
The 12th-seeded Carreno Busta played the solid all-around game that has quietly propelled him through five matches at Flushing Meadows without dropping a single set.
Sept 5 2017; New York, NY, USA; Diego Schwartzman of Argentina hits to Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain on day nine of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in Ashe Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
"It's something that I've always dreamed of," Carreno Busta said in an on-court interview.
"I'm very excited to be in the semi-finals at this tournament. Thanks to all the people for your support."
He will next face either American Sam Querrey or big-serving Kevin Anderson of South Africa, who play their quarter-final later on Tuesday.
Sep 5, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain waves to the crowd after his match against Diego Schwartzman of Argentina (not pictured) on day nine of the U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Schwartzman, perhaps still feeling the effect of a leg injury he picked up during his fourth-round win over Frenchman Lucas Pouille, was broken in his first service game of each set.
The Argentine added to his woes by making 35 unforced errors and winning just 33 percent of points on his second serve.
Momentum swung firmly in Carreno Busta's favour at 3-4 in the second set after the Spaniard fell behind 0-40. Schwartzman failed to capitalise and Carreno Busta won five consecutive points to even the set up 4-4.
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Diego Schwartzman of Argentina hits to Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain in Ashe Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Carreno Busta broke the disheartened Schwartzman in the next game and cruised to the finish line.
(Reporting by Rory Carroll; Editing by Toby Davis)
Sep 5, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain serves against Diego Schwartzman of Argentina (not pictured) on day nine of the U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsTennis - US Open - Quarterfinals - New York, U.S. - September 5, 2017 - Diego Schwartzman of Argentina in action against Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain. REUTERS/Shannon StapletonSept 5 2017; New York, NY, USA; Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain serves to Diego Schwartzman of Argentina on day nine of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in Ashe Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY SportsSep 5, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain reacts after his match against Diego Schwartzman of Argentina (not pictured) on day nine of the U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsSep 5, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain serves against Diego Schwartzman of Argentina (not pictured) on day nine of the U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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