The competition held its official launch this Monday, during which it confirmed the presence of international names such as Marin Cilic, Arthur Fils and Tomás Etcheverry. Meanwhile, Nicolás Jarry, Alejandro Tabilo and Christian Garin stand out for Chile.
Between February 24 and March 3, a new version of the Chile Open, the most important tennis competition in the country, will take place on the courts of San Carlos de Apoquindo. This Monday took place the launch event of the tournament during which the presence of good international personalities and the best national representatives of today was confirmed.
For Chile, there will be Nicolás Jarry (20th in the ATP), who won the title last year, Alejandro Tabilo (54th) and Christian Garin (89th). Meanwhile, the most prominent international names are Argentines Sebastián Báez (25th) and Tomás Etcheverry (28th), Frenchman Arthur Fils (35th), Spaniards Albert Ramos Viñolas (86th) and Roberto Carballés (65th). They are joined by the historic Croatian Marin Cilic, former world number 3, who received an invitation from the organization of the competition.
Jarry the Chilean racket currently best positioned on the circuit, participated in the launch event, where she appreciated the opportunity that this tournament will give her to share with her compatriots: “It’s nice to enjoy this tournament and share it with all Chileans. This is an incredible opportunity for those of us playing at this level and something all players seek to experience. T Having this type of competition so that children can enjoy it and thus continue to promote tennis at a national level is essential.
Another one who was with Nico and the organization of the Chile Open today was Alexandre Tabilo , who is delighted to lift the cup after his good start to the season where he won the title at the ATP in Auckland: “Two years ago I entered the top 100 playing in Chile and having the opportunity To win a tournament in my country would be incredible. I will go game by game and calmly, because there are very good players. Anyway, It’s a dream to one day win the Chile Open. Playing for my country and representing it everywhere is an honor. It’s very nice to receive everyone’s support. “I’m sure it will be a great week, with high-level tennis.”
Catalina Fillol, tournament director, is already waiting for the start of the competition: “We are already approaching the home stretch and we are very happy to be able to say that we will have the best representatives of world tennis on the courts of our country.”
The official list of the Chile Open 2024

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