The North American hard-court swing kicks off this week at the ATP 250 event in Los Cabos, Mexico, with Luciano Darderi leading the Italian charge as the tournament's second seed.
Darderi, who reached the semifinals at Estoril on clay earlier this month, transitions to hard courts looking to build momentum ahead of the US Open series. The 23-year-old Italian is the only player from his country in the main draw at Cabo Sports Complex.
The top seed is Czech star Jiri Lehecka, who headlines the upper half of a draw packed with talent. The top half also includes Grigor Dimitrov, Francisco Cerundolo, and emerging talent Moise Kouame, making it a formidable section.
Darderi's path begins in the second round, where he will face the winner of the opening match between Dalibor Svrcina and Adam Walton. A potential quarterfinal clash with Canadian Denis Shapovalov looms, while Cameron Norrie could await in a semifinal showdown.
In a storyline that has captured attention, Bernard Tomic is back in an ATP main draw for the first time since October. The Australian former prodigy entered the Los Cabos draw as a lucky loser, adding a layer of intrigue to an already competitive field.
Los Cabos, a 32-player event, serves as the opening salvo of the North American hard-court season, offering valuable ranking points and preparation ahead of the ATP Masters 1000 events in Canada and Cincinnati, followed by the US Open.
Sources
- https://www.tennisitaliano.it/atp-250-los-cabos-il-tabellone-darderi-numero-due-del-seeding-torna-bernard-tomic/
