So much Alejandro Tabilo like Cristian Garín they have had a start to the season far from the objectives that were set at the end of last year. The former had not had more than two victories on the ATP circuit, both in qualifying rounds, while the latter could not get past the round of 16, an instance in which he was defeated both in the ATP 250 in Córdoba and in the from Santiago.
However, the Indian Wells Master 1000 has brought some joy to Alejandro Tabilo and Cristian Garín, who are now among the 32 best in the Californian tournament. The Chilean tennis player who was born in Ontario closed the day this Friday with a victory over Maxime Cressy by 7-6 (3), 7-6 (13), while the native of Santiago defeated the Japanese Yoshihito Nishioka without major problems 6-4, 6-0.
Source: (Tennis TV)
Such results not only advanced them to the third round, but also gave them significant capital to cover transportation and accommodation expenses. And it is that each player who reaches this instance receives a total of 55770 dollarsalthough of course that is not all that “Jano” and “Gago” could win if they continue in the competition, since the prize increases with each step in the main draw.
what’s next
Passed the second round of the Indian Wells Master 1000, Alejandro Tabilo He must return to the field this Sunday to face Jordan Thompson, who comes from defeating Stéfanos Tsitsipás in his debut. It will be the first match that he will have with the Australian and, if he wins, it will be done with a sum of more than 95 thousand dollars, in addition to the fact that he will face the winner of Frances Tiafoe vs. Jason Kubler.
On Cristian Garín’s side, he will also receive said amount if he advances to the round of 16 of the tournament, for which he must defeat Casper Ruud, the third seed. The Norwegian comes from beating Diego Schwartzman 6-2, 6-3, although he does not have the series in his favor against the Chilean, who he has won twice, both on clay, while the European won the last duel between both at the 2022 ATP Cup.
