ATP Acapulco, Cobolli challenges Tsitsipas, Arnaldi against Shelton

Zverev-flop, the German out in the first round eliminated by Altmaier. Ruud, Rune and Tiafoe advance. Tonight, not before 2.20, the two Italians will be on the pitch

Giuseppe Di Giovanni

Stefanos Tsitsipas will be Flavio Cobolli’s opponent in the second round of the ATP 500 in Acapulco. After the first day of the main draw, with the exploits of the Roman and Arnaldi, other big names are playing in Mexico. Tsitsipas wins without problems against Safiullin (6-3 6-4) and remains one of the favorites to reach the end. Sensational thud for Sascha Zverev: the number 1 seed of the tournament loses against his compatriot Altmaier, an always insidious player who eliminated Sinner at Roland Garros 2023.

run OK

Without too much effort Holger Rune gives one of the best performances of his very difficult start to 2024 and beats the American Mmoh 6-2 6-3. Now, ranking in hand, he becomes the favorite of the tournament (seeded number 2 on the lower side of the draw). In the round of 16 the Dane will challenge another American, that Kovacevic capable of defeating a player in form like Thompson. He shivers past Casper Ruud, who returns to the top 10 after Fritz’s defeat against Arnaldi. The Norwegian beats Eubanks in 3 sets. Comeback success for another player who is currently not very brilliant: Frances Tiafoe beats the Australian Purcell after losing the first set 4-6. Tonight, not before 2.20, the two Italians will be on the field. Cobolli will challenge Tsitsipas on the Grandstand, while Arnaldi will play against Shelton on court 1.



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