Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Zverev and Diego Schwartzman are the 3 big names of the ATP500 in Acapulco, making Rafael Nadal’s absence not so important. The world no.3 used to be one of the biggest highlights of the ATP500 that is yearly played in Acapulco. However, he decided not to play the event, stating that he has been struggling with the lower back injury that occurred during the Australian Open.
Acapulco Tournament Director Raul Zurutuza revealed he was not worried about Nadal not playing to say: “This year’s event is very good. We have three top 10 and most of the top 50 players. We have played without Rafa for several years and nothing happened.”
When are they going to play?
Sascha Zverev is opposed to Alcaraz Garcia in his opener, while Tsitsipas will face Benoit Paire. Diego Schwartzman will take on a qualifier.
Rafael Nadal in 2021
Ranked no.3, Nadal played his last match on the 17th of February when he was defeated by Stefanos Tsitsipas 3-6 2-6 7-6(4) 6-4 7-5 in the quarter of the Australian Open (draw).
This year Rafael owns a composed 4-1 match record.
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2021
Currently the world no.5 (career-high), Tsitsipas played his last match on the 12th of March when he lost to Pierre-Hugues Herbert 6-7(6) 6-4 6-2 in the quarter in Marseille (draw).
Presently, during this year Stefanos has managed to achieve an overall 10-3 win-loss record. Stefanos Tsitsipas’s most significant result of the present season was reaching the semifinal at the Australian Open and Rotterdam.
Rafael Nadal and Stefanos Tsitsipas clashed against each other 8 times. Their current head to head is 6-2 for Nadal. The last time they fought against each other, Stefanos Tsitsipas won 3-6 2-6 7-6(4) 6-4 7-5 in the quarter in Melbourne (Australian Open) on the 17th of February 2021.
You can watch the highlights in the following video.
Alexander Zverev in 2021
Now ranked no.7, Zverev played his last match on the 3rd of March when he surrendered to Alexander Bublik 7-5 6-3 in the 1st round in Rotterdam (draw).
This year Alexander has a 5-4 record.
Diego Sebastian Schwartzman in 2021
Now the world no.9, Schwartzman played his last match on the 7th of March when he overcame Francisco Cerundolo 6-1 6-2 in the final in Buenos Aires to win his 4th career title.
Currently, during this season the Argentine has a 8-3 win-loss record. Diego clinched 1 title in Buenos Aires.
Alexander Zverev and Diego Sebastian Schwartzman played each other 5 times. The head to head is 3-2 for Zverev. Previously, the last time when they locked horns, Alexander Zverev won 6-3 4-6 6-3 in the round robin in London (Nitto ATP Finals) in November 2020.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Zverev |
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