The Vienna Open, also known as Erste Bank Open, is the upcoming ATP 500 tournament in Austria that is generating a buzz for having the most competitive draw of the season so far. In this preview, we will discuss the tournament and its main highlights.
The top seed is Daniil Medvedev, who is also the defending champion. Other notable players in action include Andrey Rublev, Jannik Sinner, Tommy Paul, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Ben Shelton.
The draw is being hailed as stacked due to the numerous exciting match-ups it presents. For example, Daniil Medvedev, as the defending champion, will kick off his campaign against Arthur Fils, who is currently in the semi-finals in Antwerp. The second match could be even more thrilling as the winner will face either Lorenzo Musetti or Grigor Dimitrov.
Another highly anticipated match will be between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Dominic Thiem, which didn’t happen in Antwerp but will take place in Vienna. On the other side of the draw, Jannik Sinner will make his return.
Despite initially being on the Entry List, Sinner did not play in Antwerp last week. However, he is likely to face Ben Shelton, although there is a possibility that the match might not happen since Shelton is in the final in Tokyo, making it uncertain whether he will rush to Vienna.
In that case, Sinner would probably face Francisco Cerundolo or Mackenzie McDonald. Other exciting matches to watch out for include Frances Tiafoe versus Dan Evans and a potential clash between Alexander Zverev and Cameron Norrie in the second round.
Andrey Rublev, who opens against Alexei Popyrin, is also a player to watch in a section filled with intriguing storylines in the first round and the potential for thrilling matches in the second round.
The tournament director expressed a desire to have Carlos Alcaraz in the field but was deterred by the high fee. Nonetheless, the director has managed to create a highly competitive field. Who will come out on top? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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Jessica Roberts serves up the latest in the world of tennis. With a love for the racket sport, she reports on tennis matches, player rankings, and Grand Slam events, ensuring readers stay informed about the tennis world.
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