After making the Rio Open final this past weekend, there were questions about whether Cameron Norrie and Carlos Alcaraz would both compete in Abierto Mexicano Telcel Acapulco. But those are now confirmed after both announced their withdrawals from the competition a few hours before their scheduled tournament debuts on Wednesday morning.
Luciano Darderi and Elias Ymer are the lucky losers who entered the main draw.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2023
LWWWWWWWWW Ranked world no.2, Alcaraz played his last match on the 26th of February when he was overcome by world no.12 Cameron Norrie 5-7 6-4 7-5 in the final in Rio De Janeiro (draw).
Currently, during this season the Spaniard owns a compiled 8-1 record. This year, the Spaniard lifted the trophy in Buenos Aires. The Spaniard was the runner-up in Rio de Janeiro.
Alcaraz will play next in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 8th of March.
Cameron Norrie in 2023
LLWWLWLWWL Now the world no.12, Norrie played his last match on the 26th of February when he defeated world no.2 Carlos Alcaraz 5-7 6-4 7-5 in the final in Rio De Janeiro to win his 5th career title.
Currently, during this season the Brit achieved a composed 18-3 record. The Brit conquered 1 title in Rio de Janeiro. Cameron was the finalist in Auckland and Buenos Aires.
Norrie is scheduled to compete next in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 8th of March.
Carlos Alcaraz and Cameron Norrie squared off 6 times. Their current record is 4-2 for Alcaraz. The last time they locked horns, Cameron Norrie won 5-7 6-4 7-5 in the final in Rio de Janeiro (Rio Open) on the 26th of February 2023.
Here the video highlights.
Carlos Alcaraz and Cameron Norrie |
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