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For those who follow the ATP closely, you’ll know that this is a time when many tournaments are played in preparation for the Australian Open. However, there is so much focus on the Adelaide International and the 2023 United Cup that people forget about the Tata Open. This is another 250-grade event that is being played in Pune, India this week. Of course, the reason that it doesn’t receive quite the same attention is that it isn’t played in Australia.
But nevertheless, it’s still a tournament that is just as prestigious on paper as the Adelaide International. That’s because it is a 250-level event with plenty of big names choosing to compete in this tournament instead of heading to Australia already. And as you’ve no doubt gathered from the title, I shall be focusing on the big names that are playing in Pune this week.
Believe me, there are some big players scheduled to play in the 2023 Tata Open. By the time you’ve read through the details shared here, I have a feeling that you will agree with me. Anyway, you’re no doubt eager to see who’s playing, so let me get started now.
Major Players Competing in the 2023 Tata Open
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The Tata Open 2023 is starting today – Monday, January 2nd. Naturally, this means that many of the first-round matches will be played today and tomorrow. I say this in case you wish to tune in and watch these big names in action. However, the tournament will actually run through until Saturday, January 7th. This is when the final will be played, and you could well see some of the named players outlined below:
Marin Cilic
Cilic is the number-one seed in the Tata Open, and he is, of course, a legend of the ATP Tour. At the time of writing, Marin Cilic holds a ranking of number 17 in the world, so he’s still a major threat on tour. Cilic will play the winner of Carballes-Baena vs Zapata Miralles in his opener, which could be a nice test to start his 2023 season correctly.
Sebastian Baez
In my humble opinion, Sebastian Baez is one of the most improved players on the ATP Tour. He really made a name for himself in the 2022 season, mainly thanks to his tenacity, will to win, as well as his enormous forehand. Currently, Baez is ranked 43 in the world, which puts him as the number 4 seed for the 2023 Tata Open.
Botic van de Zandschulp
Van de Zandschulp has one of the most dangerous games on tour when he is firing on all cylinders. He is the number 2 seed for the Tata Open 2023, and he also carries an ATP ranking of 35. The 2 seed has a pretty nice draw as well, as he is set to play either a qualifier or wild card in his opener.
Emil Ruusuvuori
Last but not least, Ruusuvuori is the number 3 seed in the Tata Open. Much like the other guys, he can hit a huge ball, which helps him to pick up big wins on the tour. He is set to play the Frenchman, Benjamin Bonzi in his opening game, which could be quite tasty.
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