Daniel Elahi Galan vs Felix Balshaw — Lyon Semi-final
Elahi Galan D.
Felix Balshaw defeated Daniel Elahi Galan 4-6 6-3 7-5 in the Lyon semi-final on clay.
Around the match
“I didn't think I was already capable of delivering performances like this. I'm beating guys with huge experience, former Top 40, Top 50 players… it's incredible!”
“The key is staying mentally strong. I proved it today—even on match points I didn't weaken mentally. One point is one point, even four match points.”
“I started a bit cold and slow while he came out very fast. I struggled to find my rhythm and get back in the match, but I managed to hang in there.”
“I'm looking forward to playing against a French player! The match was very tough. Kimmer was playing at a very high level and it could have gone either way.”
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Key context
- Match story: Felix Balshaw dropped the opening set before beating Daniel Elahi Galan 4–6 6–3 7–5.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record.
Statistics
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Freshness
Recent loadElahi Galan D.: 8 days rest · 3 matches (14d) · Balshaw F.: 2 days rest · 1 match, 23 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About