Coria, ranked 52nd in the ATP world ranking, today beat the American Denis Kudla (84) 6-2 and 6-2 in 58 minutes of play and his entry into the main draw will be played this Sunday against the winner of the crossing that was later encouraged by the American Brandon Nakashima (76) and the Frenchman Benoit Paire (60).
For his part, another Argentine, Francisco Cerúndolo (47), played well below his level and also lost today in the initial qualifying round against the Spanish Alejandro Moro Canas (440) by 6-0 and 6-4 in just 57 minutes of play.
The contest, which had only one Argentine champion in its history, David Nalbandian from Unquillo from Cordoba in the 2007 edition, will have Djokovic (1), winner of the tournament in 2011, 2016 and 2019, as favorite, the German Zverev (3 ), who was crowned in 2018 and 2021, and “Rafa” on his return to the circuit after overcoming a rib injury he suffered in Indian Wells on March 20.
Nadal lifted the trophy in Madrid in the 2005, 2010, 2013, 2014 and 2017 editions, and will start the season on clay with the intention of reaching his favorite tournament, Roland Garros, which will start on May 22 and has the record of having won it 13 times.
As for the Argentines, “Little” Schwartzman (15) will face a tennis player who emerged from the classification in the initial round and if he passes him, he will be played by the Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov (22) or another player from the “qualy”.
Azuleño Delbonis (36), for his part, will make his debut against British Daniel Evans (35) and if he passes him, he will have an American: Taylor Fritz (13) or Jenson Brooksby (43).
As for the candidates for the title, all eyes are on the promising Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz (9), who won the tournaments in Rio de Janeiro, Miami and Barcelona this year, and will debut in the second round against the Georgian Nikoloz Basilashvili ( 20) or the Italian Fabio Fognini (50).
Source: Ambito
David William is a talented author who has made a name for himself in the world of writing. He is a professional author who writes on a wide range of topics, from general interest to opinion news. David is currently working as a writer at 24 hours worlds where he brings his unique perspective and in-depth research to his articles, making them both informative and engaging.
