The former number one made his request via his X account: “Incredible environments and it’s clearly part of their sporting culture,” he said. Meanwhile, German Boris Becker, another former ATP ranking leader, supported the Briton’s comments.
This Monday begins the main draw of the Chile Open. The ATP 250 in Santiago will close the South American clay court tour in style.
The organization of the event tried to transform it into the ATP 500, but the initiative did not prosper. Infrastructure and prize money were two crucial points in this regard. However, they are excited about the tournament: “One of our pillars is to grow and be able to organize the best tournament in South America in the future. “, said director Catalina Fillol late last year, in conversation with El Deportivo.
It is now customary for the competition to mark the end of the South American tour, in a region where the circuit is experiencing constant growth. Competitions are becoming more and more attractive for higher level tennis players. For example, Carlos Alcaraz, Cameron Norrie and Stanislas Wawrinka, among others, visited Brazil and Argentina. Marin Cilic also arrived in the trans-Andean country and was one of the great figures that would be in Santiago, however, an injury prevented him.
Murray salutes South America
The atmosphere of the tournaments held on this side of the world is one of the biggest attractions for tennis players, which has been mentioned Andy Murray . The Briton, former world number one and winner of three Grand Slams (two Wimbledon and a US Open), struck a major blow by making a special request, where he underlines that South America should have its own Masters 1000.
“Unpopular opinion”, launched the tennis player, usually very active on social networks, as an introduction. “South America is set to have its own swing on the tennis circuit with its own Masters series. The way the fans support the tournaments there is amazing. Incredible environments and it’s clearly part of their sporting culture. Let’s go to the ATP Tour! “, he declared on his X account.
His comment sparked multiple reactions. Moreover, another former number one defended his idea. “Why unpopular?!? You are absolutely right in your opinion, Andy. Tennis should go to countries/continents where tennis is booming,” said German Boris Becker.
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