In a remarkable debut at the Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) in Guadalajara, Czech tennis sensation Tomas “The Air Machete” Machac clinched the championship title with an unblemished 5-0 record.
The tournament, held at Estadio Akron, saw Machac dominate his opponents, culminating in a decisive 3-0 victory over Belgium’s David “The Wall” Goffin in the final. Tomas “The Air Machete” Machac beats Goffin, prevailing 17-15, 16-14, 19-10 on Sunday evening.
Machac’s journey through the tournament was nothing short of impressive. He began by defeating Goffin in the group stage and continued his winning streak against formidable opponents, including Adrian Mannarino and Flavio Cobolli and national teammates Jakub Mensik. His consistent performance not only showcased his adaptability to the UTS format but also highlighted his prowess in high-altitude conditions.
Reflecting on his achievement, Machac expressed his elation:
It couldn’t be better. I was really happy that I can be here. I managed to play my best tennis here, and the final was great
His victory in Guadalajara secures him a coveted spot in the UTS Grand Final scheduled for December. This triumph marks Machac as the first player since Jack Draper in 2023 to win a UTS tournament on debut.As the UTS series progresses, all eyes will be on Machac to see if he can maintain his stellar form and continue his ascent in the world of professional tennis.
A huge congratulations to Tomas Machac on his incredible UTS Guadalajara victory! We can’t wait to see what he brings to the UTS Grand Final in December!
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