2024 Geneva Open Wednesday Schedule and Preview featuring Novak Djokovic, Casper Ruud and Taylor Fritz
ATPTuesday, 21 May 2024 at 22:00
The
schedule for Wednesday, May 22nd, of the ATP 250 Geneva Open has been unveiled,
with Novak Djokovic's debut taking center stage. The world No. 1 will kick off
his campaign against Yannik Hanfmann in his final stop before the French Open.
But
Djokovic won't be the only star of the day, as other favorites like Casper
Ruud, Taylor Fritz, and Sebastian Baez will also be gracing the courts in
pursuit of a spot in the tournament's quarterfinals.
Djokovic to debut against Hanfmann
After a
somewhat rocky start to the year, Djokovic had hoped for better results during
the clay-court swing, but thus far, he has fallen short of expectations. With a
4-2 record on the surface this year, the Serbian ace suffered defeats in the
semifinals of the Monte-Carlo Masters and in the Round of 32 at the Rome Open.
Currently, he sits at a modest 14th position in the ATP Race rankings.
Still
searching for his top form, Djokovic (No. 1) made a last-minute entry into the
Geneva Open and will be looking to find his rhythm in his opener against Yannik
Hanfmann (No. 85), who notably ousted three-time Grand Slam champion Andy
Murray (No. 75) by a score of 7-5, 6-2 in a rain-interrupted duel that spanned
two days.
Djokovic
isn't the only player making his debut, as the second seed Casper Ruud (No. 7)will
take on Austrian Sebastian Ofner (No. 45). Ruud commenced the clay swing with a
runner-up finish in Monte-Carlo and a title triumph at the Barcelona Open, but
failed to replicate his success in Madrid and Rome.
Nevertheless,
the Norwegian stands a good chance of accruing match wins to hit peak form for
Roland Garros, where he has reached two finals and will undoubtedly be a force
to reckon with.
Djokovic at Rome Open, he lost against Alejandro Tabilo by 6-2, 6-3 in the third round.
American
Taylor Fritz (No. 12) will face off against his 19-year-old compatriot Alex
Michelsen (No. 65). Fritz has displayed consistency during the clay swing with
a 10-4 record, progressing to the latter stages in his last three tournaments.
Meanwhile, fifth seed Sebastian Baez (No. 20), a clay-court specialist, will
take on Spain's Roberto Carballes Baena (No. 62).
Rounding
off the day's action will be wildcard entry Denis Shapovalov (No. 123), who has
been climbing up the rankings in recent months and is gradually showcasing his
abilities to reclaim a spot among the elite on the Tour. The Canadian will lock
horns with sixth seed Tallon Griekspoor (No. 27), with no prior encounters
between the two recorded.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
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