2023-12-19 22:14:36
With the advertisements of return of the defending champion Carlos Alcarazthe presence of figures like the Swiss Stan Wawrinka and the current runner-up the British Cameron Norrie; plus the number one in Argentine tennis Francisco Cerúndolowas presented this Tuesday on IEB+ Argentina Open ATP 250 in Buenos Aires.
Regarding an eventual crossing with the Spanish Alcaraz, Francisco Cerúndolo added that “Surely it wouldn’t be like other games, where you’re going to have the entire field in your favor all the time.maybe a little more neutral.”
At the moment located in 21st place in the world ranking and first Argentine racketCerúndolo added that nor feels pressure to return the title to the country; something he got last Diego Schwartzman in 2021, precisely once morest him.
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Furthermore, the “Little One” He is the only Argentine among the last 15 champions of the traditional tournament held at the Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Cluband for this new edition he received an invitation to participate once more despite having fallen to 104th place in the ATP ranking.
“Obviously I would love to win the tournament, or reach the final once more. But without pressure, if possible I will aspire to that and if not I will try it next year“, said Cerúndolo, while evaluating his Argentine teammates: “Echeverry, Báez, we are all very close and the three of us have been doing very well and It is a prize to be the Argentine number one and I hope to continue being that way.”.
For his part, Martín Jaite, tournament director and host of the event, highlighted that “when we started the Argentina Open in 2001, Fran was three years old. I remember that two or three years ago he came to accompany us because he had won the pre-qualy and today he is among the top 20.”
When is the Argentina Open played?
In this edition, The Argentina Open will be held from February 10 to 18a week following Argentina hosts Kazakhstan for the 2024 Davis Cup Qualifierswhich will allow the Albiceleste players to spend the season “at home” and avoid the long trips to which they are accustomed between the circuit and the national team.
“I saw the draw live and I was praying that we would play at home, I didn’t even care who once morest, I just wanted it to be at home” said Cerúndolo.
“I love playing with my people, my friends, my family, and having everyone see me and encourage me.. in tennis Almost all year round you play as a visitor, so you can take advantage of two weeks here in Buenos Aires “That it is my house is priceless,” he added.
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