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In the semi-finals of the Challenger in Mersin Aljaž lost in semi-finals against Pere Riba with 6:7 (7) in 2:6. Despite the missing opportunities to win the match, Aljaž was satisfied with his performances and looks forward to new tournaments.

Aljaž started Challenger in Turkish city Mersin with two confident victories. In the first round he beat Nicolas Reissig with 7:6 (0) and 6:4 and in second round Jonathan Eysseric with 7:6 (5) and 6:3. In the quarter-finals he will play with Adrijan Ungur.

After winning against Jimmy Wang in the first round, today Aljaž was better than Vacek Pospišil – 27. seed. Aljaž served brilliantly and did not allow any beakpoints on his serve. In the third round he will play against Benjamin Becker from Germany.

In qualifications Aljaž beat Wayne Odesnik with 6-4, 7-5 and then Tobias Kamke with 6-3 1-6 6-4. In the main draw he will play with Jimmyjem Wangom from Taivan

In cooperation with ATP Aljaž and his girlfriend Kim (known as Kimalie) uncovered a peace of themselves. The video can be seen here.

Aljaž lost the first round of the 250 ATP tournament in Brasil, against very inspired Albert Montanies with 6:2, 6:2. This tournament concludes his south American tour. Next stop, Miami

Aljaž qualified on the ATP 500 tournament in Brazil. In the first round after almost three hours he defeated Joseja Pereiro with 5-7, 7-5 in 6-2. In the second-last round he was better than Diego Sebastian Schwartzman with 7:6(5), 6:1. In the first round of the main draw he will play against Fognini.

Aljaž lost in the first round of ATP tournament in Buesnos Aires against Marcel Granollers from Spain with 5:7, 6:3, 2:6. Until the final part of third set Aljaž was equal with evem more chances to turn the match around but than droped his level a little bit and it was enough for Marcen to go through.

In the second round of the ATP tournament in Chile aljaž lost to the first seed Fabio Fognini with 4:6 6:7(0). Regardless of the defeat Aljaž was satisfied with the performance. He scored a lot of winners and showed a good form for the new tournaments in the “Golden swing” series in South America.