Pablo Carreño Busta Loses to Miomir Kecmanović at Napoli Cup

Pablo Carreño Busta was knocked out of the Napoli Cup by Miomir Kecmanović on Friday. The top-seeded Busta lost 7-5, 6-2 to the fifth-seeded Kecmanović.

Busta had to play two matches on Friday due to delays in the tournament. He comfortably beat Fabio Fognini 6-1, 6-1 in the morning.

The loss is a setback for Busta, who was the top seed in the tournament. He was unable to back up his earlier win against Fognini.

Kecmanović will face Lorenzo Musetti of Italy in the semifinals. The other semifinal pits Matteo Berrettini against Mackenzie McDonald of the United States.

Busta's loss was a surprise, given his earlier dominant performance against Fognini. But Kecmanović played a strong match, taking advantage of Busta's errors.

The Napoli Cup has been plagued by issues with the playing surface, with players threatening to boycott the event. Corentin Moutet retired from his second-round match against Kecmanović on Thursday due to slippery conditions.

Berrettini, the second seed, cruised to a dominant 6-2, 6-3 victory over Taro Daniel. He was supported by a passionate home crowd, which included his parents.

McDonald rallied to beat Chinese qualifier Zhang Zhizhen 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. The semifinals will be played on Saturday.

The Napoli Cup is an ATP 250-level tournament, and the city was awarded a single-year license to host the event. The tournament has been affected by the issues with the playing surface, but the players have been competing hard despite the challenges.

Busta's exit from the tournament is a disappointment for his fans, but he will look to bounce back in his next event. The Spanish player has been in good form recently, and he will be looking to regain his momentum soon.

The semifinals of the Napoli Cup promise to be exciting, with strong players competing for a place in the final. The tournament has been marked by upsets and surprises, and the final days of the event are expected to be thrilling.