Argentina Open Draw: 11 Local Players Compete

Federico Coria and Martín Jaite, director of the Argentina Open, during the main draw draw (Credit: Argentina Open)

Before a crowd of people who approached the Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club to enjoy the classification of the Argentina Openin its 26th edition, was held in the press room — named after the journalist Guillermo Salatinowho died on January 17, the draw for the main draw, which will be played from February 9 to 15 and will feature the participation of eleven local tennis players, in addition to others who could arrive from qualifying. All days can be followed by TyC Sports.

Francisco Cerúndolothe best national racket, ranked 19th in the world ranking and finalist in the 2021 and 2023 editions, will be the first seed and will debut in the round of 16 against the Bosnian Damir Dzumhur (62nd) or a player from the classification.

In the lower part of the painting appears the Argentine Italian Luciano Darderi (23rd), who in the second round will face the winner of the cross between the Chileans Cristian Garin (92°) y Marcelo Barrios Vera (112°). For the player born in Villa Gesell It will be his third participation in Buenos Aires; His best performance was in 2024, when he reached the round of 16.

Sebastian Baez (35th), who had his best start to the season as a professional by achieving eight wins in ten appearances and was a finalist in the ATP 250 de Aucklandwill wait for the Peruvian in the round of 16 Ignacio Buse (98°) or a player of the qualy.

Tomas Etcheverry (54th) will debut in the first round against a tennis player from the classification. If you advance, you will face Romanian Burruchaga (118°) o to Serbia Laszlo Djere (94°).

The duel albiceleste they will star Camilo Ugo Carabelli (48°) y Francisco Comesaña (64°). The winner will face the tennis player July 9 Mariano Navone (75°) or the American Emilio Nava (82°).

Federico Coria, in charge of taking out the chips during the draw for the main draw of the Argentina Open (Credit: Argentina Open)

Federico Coria (312°), who received an invitation to the main draw, was in charge of drawing the chips during the draw. Upon meeting his rival, the Italian Matteo Berrettini (58th), exclaimed: “No, you’re fucking with me.” Then, Martín Jaitedirector of the tournament, told him: “You took it out,” to the frustration of the Mojarrawho confessed that his “head was blown” when he found out about the crossing.

Facundo Díaz Acosta (301st), champion of the Argentina Open In 2024, he will have a demanding debut against the Chilean Alejandro Tabilo (73°). If he advances, he will meet the Brazilian João Fonseca (34th), current defender of the title.

For its part, Juan Manuel Cerúndolo (85th) will debut against the German Daniel Altmaier (44°). The youngest of the brothers cerundoloIf he overcomes that obstacle, he could face the Spaniard in the round of 16 Pedro Martinez (77th) or with a player emerging from the classification.

Finally, Alex Barrena (189°) in its first appearance in the ATP Buenos Aires will clash with the Czech Vit Nettle (97°).

David Nalbandian, champion, and José Acasuso, finalist, pose with the trophies after the definition of the tournament in 2008 (Credit: NA: SERGIO LLAMERA)