After almost seven months off the courts, the Spanish tennis player will make his long-awaited return at the Challengers in Alicante and Malaga.
Entry list Challenger Alicante
Pablo Carreno Busta He is, without a doubt, one of the most outstanding Spanish tennis players of the last generation. The Asturian walked his own path and overcame several adversities, which allowed him to forge his personality and a successful career. The year 2016 meant a before and aftersince he reached his first definitions on the circuit (San Pablo and Estoril) and premiered his record.
Precisely, he did not let that good moment pass and in 2017 he signed, what was probably, his best season. Was Indian Wells and US Open semi-finalist, and also entered the Top #10, despite having skipped the grass tour. In addition, he played in the ATP Finals, replacing Rafael Nadal. Although the next four years had ups and downs, he won four trophies and reached two finals. Among those he won, the Montreal Masters 1000 and the bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
However, this year he suffered an elbow injury and was unable to compete for several months. In fact his last game was in February, when he fell to Gasquet in Rotterdam. After extensive tuning, Carreño decided to return in the competition that will be held at the Ferrero Tennis Academy. Despite knowing his rival, will debut on Monday the 2nd in the last shift of the day. This will feature the presence of some interesting players, such as Pedro Martínez, Benoit Paire, Thiago Tirante and the young Martín Landaluce and Darwin Blanch.
Carreño and his team are optimistic
“The objective is to gain rhythm and sensations, the to be able to compete well and without resentment”commented Samuel López, member of the Academy and his coach. For this reason, the Asturian will also be part of the main draw in Malaga after accepting an invitation. Likewise, if everything goes as expected, There is a possibility that he will compete in the Paris Masters as a Protected Ranking.
2023-09-29 21:23:41
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