Vitaliy Sachko Reaches ATP 250 Metz Quarterfinals
Ukrainian tennis player Vitaliy Sachko has advanced to the quarterfinals of the ATP 250 tournament in Metz, France, which features a prize fund of €596,035. He secured this achievement by defeating world No. 13 Alexander Bublik from Kazakhstan in a dramatic three-set match, 7:5, 3:6, 7:5, according to Ukrinform.
Sachko, currently ranked No. 222 in the ATP standings, scored his first victory over a top-20 player. This success marks the first time since 2019 that a Ukrainian has reached the quarterfinals of an ATP tournament, the last being Sergiy Stakhovsky in Marseille.
Upcoming Match
To advance to the semifinals, Sachko will face French tennis player Clément Tabur, who holds the 243rd position in the rankings.
Significance of the Achievement
Sachko’s performance in Metz highlights his improving form and growing ambitions on the ATP tour. His victories signal a positive trajectory for the Ukrainian athlete throughout the season.
"Sachko for the first time defeated a top-20 player and became the first Ukrainian since 2019 to reach the quarterfinals of ATP tournaments."
His rise in Metz confirms steady progress and opens new opportunities for the rest of the tennis season.
Author’s summary: Vitaliy Sachko’s breakthrough at the ATP 250 Metz tournament showcases his rising talent as the first Ukrainian in six years to reach the quarterfinals of an ATP event.