Djokovic, FAA, Medvedev, Rune and more - Monster lineup in Adelaide
The ATP Tour 250 tournament in Adelaide could be one of the best ever in this category.
by tennisnet.com
last edit: Dec 07, 2022, 08:26 am
Yes, the ATP and the WTA have made a real effort to create a format with the new United Cup (from December 29th) with which the stars of the scene can start the new 2023 season in a somewhat relaxed manner, but also be rewarded with points be able. Alone: Some top players didn't want to take part at all, others aren't allowed to. And so it is that the first of two ATP Tour 250 events in Adelaide (from January 2nd) has a starter list that is unparalleled in this category. Probably even historically.
Because the field is led by Novak Djokovic, who has now apparently been given the green light to enter Australia. However, Djokovic could not warm up to the United Cup. Things are different with Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev: the two Russians might have liked to take part, but are not allowed to because of the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine.
Defending champion Monfils is missing
The newly crowned Davis Cup champions voluntarily gave up: Félix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov are also competing in Adelaide. Throw Jannik Sinner, Holger Rune and Karen Khachanov into the mix and you have a seeding that would do any 500 tournament credit.
The defending Adelaide 1 champions are missing from the lineup, however: Gael Monfils will start his season later due to ongoing injury problems. Monfils defeated Karen Khachanov in the final in early 2022. Thanasi Kokkinakis won the second tournament in Adelaide.