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Ugo Carabelli protects himself with his serve at the start of Indian Wells

The Argentine, world No. 67, defeated Martin Damm in straight units

March 04, 2026

Camilo Ugo Carabelli had a tough sport in the BNP Paribas Open from Indian Wells earlier than the native visitor Martin Damm 7-6 (5), 6-3 this Wednesday, so as to add their first victory on a tough courtroom in 2026 (1-3).

Ugo Carabelli arrived after attaining two victories on the ATP circuit this season on his approach to the quarterfinals in Buenos Aires final month.

Continuing so as to add to their season file this Wednesday was not as simple as the rating suggests. In truth, he saved a set level in the first set, serving 4-5, towards an opponent who would end the match with 9 aces.

Furthermore, after breaking at 4-3 in the second set, he confronted a break level serving for a match in the subsequent sport. But, from there, his rival, the American, chained three unforced errors in a row to seal the match of one hour and 50 minutes of play.

The Argentine completed with a constructive day on serve, with eight aces, 100% of break factors confronted (5/5) and 86% of factors gained with the first serve (42/50).

In 2R, Ugo Carabelli will face Brando Nakashima (twenty eighth).

In different outcomes of the day, the American Marcos Gironwith his compatriot Andrew Agassi cheering him on from the stands, he surpassed the Argentine Mariano Navone with partials of 4-6, 7-5, 6-3.

The subsequent rival of No. 69 in the rating will likely be the Czech Jakub Mensiktwelfth seeded and who leads the Lexus ATP HeadToHead 1-0 between them.

Did you recognize that…?
As a bonus, by enjoying in Indian Wells, Ugo Carabelli completes the set of participations in the fundamental draw of the 9 ATP Masters 1000 tournaments and broke his streak of six consecutive defeats towards Americans.