Nicolas David Ionel crashed out in the semifinals of the Challengers tournament in Francavilla, Italy after losing in straight sets to Alejandro Tabilo 6-1, 7-6(6).

Nicholas David IonelPhoto: Laurie Dieffembacq / Zuma Press / Profimedia

Nicolas David Ionel, knocked out in the semi-finals by Alejandro Tabilo

Nicolas David Ionel, who is ranked 205 in the ATP hierarchy, was defeated in the semifinals of the contenders tournament in Francavilla (Italy) by Alejandro Tabilo (190 ATP).

The Romanian lasted just one hour and 21 minutes, losing in two sets, the second ending in a tiebreak.

Thanks to the course of this tournament, Nicolas David Yonel rose to the 190th place in the ATP live ranking, which is the best ranking in his career.

The player from Chile will play in the last act of the competition against Benoit Parr (160 ATP), the former holder of 18 ATP places.