Former World no. 10 Lucas Pouille and final yr’s champion Chun-hsin Tseng will probably be among the many key sights on the fifth version of the Bengaluru Open 2023, scheduled from February 20 to 26.
The prestigious ATP Challenger occasion will probably be organised by the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association on the KSLTA Stadium.
“Bengaluru has always been a favourite destination for tennis players from across the world. We are delighted to see a similar response this time around too as some of the top names will be seen battling for the title. The Bengaluru Open has always served as a stepping stone for players to enter the ATP Tour or Grand Slams. We are celebrating the fifth edition of the tournament and I’m sure the upcoming edition will bring more exciting action and a treat for the Indian tennis fans,” mentioned Sunil Yajaman, the event director.
Pouille registered the largest win of his profession on the 2016 US Open when he shocked nice Rafael Nadal within the fourth spherical. Besides making it to the semifinals on the Australian Open in 2019, the 28-year-old additionally made quarterfinals appearances on the Wimbledon and US Open in 2016. The French star has gained 5 ATP Tour titles.
Pouille and World no. 110 Tseng will probably be a part of the 32-player singles fundamental draw. Besides 20 direct entries, with a stiff cut-off of 230, the primary occasion can even have three wildcards, six qualifiers and three particular exempts.
Mikhail Kukushkin, former World No. 39 and 2020 champion James Duckworth, who was as soon as ranked 46 on the earth, will probably be among the many different prime gamers.
British Ryan Peniston and Czech teenager Dalibor Svrcina can even characteristic within the singles fundamental draw. Peniston made headlines final yr, having shocked then World no. 5 Casper Ruud in straight units on his ATP fundamental draw debut on the Queen’s Club Championships. The 20-year-old Svrcina made his Grand Slam debut in Australia earlier this month.
The qualifiers will probably be performed on February 19 and 20. The fundamental draw begins on February 20.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com