The upcoming Auckland tennis tournament is set to be an exciting event, with a star-studded entry list featuring some of the most promising talents in the sport. Leading the draw are Ben Shelton (USA), Alejandro Tabilo (CHI), Sebastian Baez (ARG), and Francisco Cerundolo (ARG).
Ben Shelton, known for his powerful serve and aggressive playstyle, has been making waves on the ATP tour. His recent performances have shown his potential to be a top contender in the tournament.
Alejandro Tabilo brings his consistent baseline game and impressive court coverage to the tournament. The Chilean player has been steadily climbing the rankings and is eager to make a mark in Auckland.
Sebastian Baez, with his dynamic playing style and strong groundstrokes, is another player to watch. The Argentine has shown great promise and is looking to build on his previous successes.
Francisco Cerundolo rounds out the leading quartet with his solid all-around game and mental toughness. The Argentine player has been a consistent performer and is aiming for a deep run in the tournament.
The Auckland tournament promises to be a thrilling competition, with these top players bringing their best to the court. Tennis fans can look forward to some high-quality matches and exciting performances from these rising stars.
Ben Shelton in 2024
Now the world no.21, Ben played his last match on the 21st of November when he lost to world no.77 Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-1 4-6 7-6(14) in the Rubber 1 of the Davis Cup (draw).
Currently, during this season Ben has managed to achieve a 42-26 record. This year, Shelton clinched 1 title in Houston. Shelton got to the final in Basel.
Alejandro Tabilo in 2024
At the moment ranked no.23, Tabilo played his last match on the 29th of October when he was overcome by world no.11 Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 6-4 in the 2nd round in Paris (draw).
At the moment, during this season Tabilo achieved a 38-27 match record. Tabilo conquered 3 titles in 2024 in Auckland, the Aix En Provence Challenger and Mallorca. Tabilo reached the final in Santiago.
He is also scheduled to play in Brisbane (Brisbane International) on the 1st of January and () on the 13th of January.
Ben Shelton and Alejandro Tabilo have never squared off.
Sebastian Baez in 2024
Ranked no.27, Baez played his last match on the 21st of November when he lost to world no.1 Jannik Sinner 6-2 6-1 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
At present, during this year Baez has a 31-28 record. The Argentine clinched 2 titles in 2024 in Rio de Janeiro and Santiago.
Francisco Cerundolo in 2024
Currently ranked no.30, Cerundolo played his last match on the 21st of November when he defeated world no.17 Lorenzo Musetti 6-4 6-1 in the Rubber 1 of the Davis Cup (draw).
This year the Argentine has a 35-31 match record. Francisco conquered 1 title in Umag.
Sebastian Baez and Francisco Cerundolo played each other 5 times. The head to head is 3-2 for Baez.