The final week of February is packed with action on the ATP Tour. Three tournaments, including the Abierto Mexicano Telcel in Acapulco, the Dubai Tennis Championships, and the Chile Open, will feature many top players. Big names like Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, and Francisco Cerundolo are all set to lead the court, making it an exciting week for tennis lovers.
Alexander Zverev and Alex de Minaur Set for High-Stakes Collision in Stacked Acapulco Draw
The Abierto Mexicano Telcel in Acapulco is shaping up to be one of the most exciting events of the week, with top players filling the draw. Among the high-stakes collisions is the possible clash between Alexander Zverev and Alex de Minaur.
Zverev has entered the event as the top seed, and it is going to be his first event after his Australian Open run. Here, he faced a heartbreaking loss in the semifinal against Carlos Alcaraz. He got to know about his participation in the Mexican Open draw on Saturday, February 22.
He is scheduled to open his match against Corentin Moutet on February 24 and is seeded to meet Casper Ruud in the semi-finals. He has won the Acapulco title once in 2021.
Meanwhile, Alex de Minaur is entering the tournament as the second seed. His last outing was at the ATP Rotterdam, where he claimed the title after besting Felix Auger-Aliassime in the finals. He is now eyeing his third trophy at the Mexican Open after lifting the trophy in 2023 and 2024.
Daniil Medvedev and Francis Cerúndolo Will Look to Chase Titles at the Dubai and Chile Open
The final week of February brings exciting opportunities for Daniil Medvedev and Francisco Cerundolo, as both players aim for titles at their respective events.
Medvedev will headline the Dubai Tennis Championships, where he is among the top favorites. He is entering the tournament as the seed no. 3 and will be opening the tournament against Shang Juncheng in the first round on February 23.
The Russian is seeded to compete against Andrey Rublev in the finals. He is looking to nab his second title at Dubai after his 2023 victory. Before this, he competed at the Qatar Open, where he faced an early exit in the second round against Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Meanwhile, Cerundolo is all geared up to compete at the Chile Open after his Rio Open run. His run at Rio ended at the second round after losing against Thiago Agustin Tirante, and he is now looking forward to making a comeback at the Chile Open. He is entering the tournament as the top seed, and his opponent for the opening round on February 25 has yet to be decided.
The Argentine is seeded to play Alejandro Tabllo in the final round of the tournament.
Entry List and Wildcard Watch at the Final Week of February
Let’s have a look at the important players competing at the Dubai Open, the Mexican Open, and the Chile Open.
Entry list for Dubai Open Championships
- Felix Auger-Aliassime
- Alexander Bublik
- Daniil Medvedev
- Jack Draper
- Andrey Rublev
- Jakub Mensik
- Karen Khachanov
- Jiri Lehecka
Entry list for Acapulco
- Alexander Zverev
- Alex de Minaur
- Casper Ruud
- Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
- Flavio Cobolli
- Valentin Vacherot
- Cameron Norrie
- Frances Tiafoe
Entry list for Chile Open
- Francisco Cerundolo
- Luciano Darderi
- Sebastian Baez
- Camilo Ugo Carabelli
- Tomas Martin Etcheverry
- Matteo Berrettini
- Francisco Comesana
- Alejandro Tabilo
Key Storylines in the Final Week of February
The final week of February is packed with action on the ATP Tour. With events in Acapulco, Dubai, and Santiago, many top players have big goals. Here are the main storylines to watch.
Storylines to watch at the Dubai Tennis Championships:
Stefanos Tsitsipas is returning to the tournament as the defending champion, and after his Qatar Open run, he is looking physically right again. His matches are the most anticipated, and tennis fans are eager to see if he can gain another title consecutively.
Along with him, Jack Draper is returning to the tournament after his appearance at the US Open. He was absent from the field for five months due to a severe left arm bone bruising injury. He skipped the Australian Open to ensure full recovery and is now ready to bounce back in Dubai.
Storylines to watch at the Mexican Open
Alex de Minaur is one of the dominating faces of this tournament, and after an immediate win at Rotterdam, he is entering the event with confidence. All eyes are on seed no. 2, wondering if he can maintain his dominance or not.
This will be Lorenzo Musetti’s first game after the Australian Open. After getting hurt at the major, he withdrew from two Golden Swing events and is now looking to make a comeback in Acapulco. The tennis enthusiasts are eager to see if his form is ready to compete here and if he will be able to go deep.
Another player who has eyes on him is Tomas Machac, who is the defending champion. He has had five retirements in the last 52 weeks, including one earlier this month at Open Occitanie. So, the catch here is whether he will be able to dominate like a defending champion or if another walkover is waiting for him in this tournament.
Storylines to watch at the Chile Open
One of the most anticipated players at the Chile Open is Francisco Cerundolo, who arrived at the Chile Open fresh after winning the Argentina Open title. The top-seeded player is one of the favorites, and fans are waiting to see his dominant form on the field.
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