The wait is over: Carlos Alcaraz makes his Argentine Open debut

Finally! The wait is over in Buenos Aires. AND Carlos Alcaraz (2nd) will premiere in front of the local Camilo Hugo Carabelli (134°) by round 16 belonging Argentina Open.

Thanks to his top seed status, the 20-year-old Spaniard, winner of 12 top-level titles, skipped the first round and spent several days without competition, taking the opportunity to acclimate to the oppressive climate and city of Buenos Aires, where he became familiar with La Bombonera and witnessed the victory of Boca Juniors in view of Central Cordoba Santiago del Estero.

Pupil of the historical Juan Carlos Ferrero, defending the title won in 2023, when he beat the Briton Cameron Norrie In the decider, he will play his second tournament this season after losing to the German. Alexander Zverev in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open.

In turn, the 24-year-old football player from Buenos Aires, who passed the qualifying stage and surprised the Peruvian Juan Pablo Varillas (ranked 85th) will be looking to make his debut in the top eight at the main level against a European opponent he will face for the first time in the third round of the court. Guillermo Vilas.