Jarry, Tabilo, Garin and Barrios: how do the main national rackets access the Chile Open?

The main draw of the Chile Open will begin today, Monday, February 26, and culminate with the grand final on Sunday, March 3 at the Jaime Fillol Central Court in San Carlos de Apoquindo. The main national rackets started the year in the best possible way, as For the first time in 46 years, Chile had four players among the top 100 in the world rankings.

But as the season progresses, the results turn out to be rather irregular. This is the case of Nicolas Jarry (22nd ATP) who started the year in the United Cup, then was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the Adelaide Tournament against Jiří Lehečka and then had a disappointing appearance at the Australian Open, where he bowed out in the first round .

Positive results for the “Prince” had to wait for the Argentine Open, where he achieved the best victory of his career in defeating the current world number 2, Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, in the semi-final. Finally, he lost the final against the local Facundo Díaz Acosta. The man from Santiago arrived with good feelings at the Rio Open, where he however defended the semi-finals The results were not those expected and he fell from his start, victim of the wear and tear of the previous week.

With these numbers The 165 points obtained in Buenos Aires were decisive GOOD For the moment, he has only fallen to 22nd place in the world rankings, Yes, this meant losing his position as the best South American in the world, since he was overtaken by the Argentines Francisco Cerúndolo (20th ATP) and Sebastián Báez (21st ATP), respectively semi-finalist and champion of Rio de Janeiro. In Santiago, he is the defending champion, so he defends 250 points. If they lose on their debut, they will drop to almost 23rd place, although this will depend on the results of their pursuers.

Alexandre Tabilo It was the Chilean who had the best start to the year, winning the first ATP title of his career in Auckland, entering the top 50 for the first time in his career. However, from there he did not see good results. He was eliminated in the first round of the Australian Open, he had a good participation in the Davis Cup where he won his two singles matches, in Buenos Aires he only reached the second round and at the ‘Open de Río he said goodbye to his debut.

He nevertheless arrives at the Chile Open in 51st place in the rankings, where he hopes to regain the confidence acquired at the start of the season.

Christian Garin is undoubtedly the one who is most criticized for his defeats. The Ariqueño, who was 17th in the world in 2021, He had no victories in the three tournaments he participated in this season recently getting first at the Río Open, where he was finally eliminated in the second round against the Brazilian João Fonseca, who, at only 17 years old, appears to be one of the greatest promises of tennis in this country.

With the 50 points won in Brazil, Gago rose to 83rd place in the world rankings. In San Carlos de Apoquindo he hopes to regain confidence and repeat the good performances he has They brought him to be champion in the 2021 edition.

Tomás Barrios is another who has failed to win this season. The Río Open recently achieved its first victory in straight sets against local Gustavo Heide (7-5 ​​and 6-3) to then fall decisively in the round of 16 against the defending champion of the tournament, the Briton Cameron Norrie (23rd ATP) by partials of 1-6 and 1-6. Despite starting the campaign in the world top 100, Chilanejo appears this Monday in 111th place in the ranking.

It should be noted that all Chileans are on the same side of the draw and this Tuesday in the first round, The confrontation between Garin and Barrios will take place, not before 7:00 p.m. In the next key, Tabilo is already waiting for the winner of the Chilean duel, ensuring a national team in the quarterfinals. While Jarry could face some in a possible semi-final.