David Nalbandian was defeated by Spaniard Nicolas Almagro in 2 sets : 6-1 7-6, Almagro capturing the Acapulco title. This is the second title this year for Almagro, after the one he won at Costa de Saouipe (Brazil). He is 15-3 this year and holds an impressive 14-1 on clay, his only loss coming as the result of an injury, against Juan Ignacio Chela. Almagro climbed 3 places in the ATP rankings (from No. 28 to No. 25) in his quest to reach the top 20. This is the highest ranking the Spaniard ever held took.
Nalbandian climbed one place to No. 7 in the ATP rankings after his performance here. He is 12-2 this year and 11-1 on clay, this being his first loss on this type of court. He won the tournament in Buenos Aires last week, reaching a streak of 10 consecutive matches.
In Memphis, Soderling lost his second consecutive final. Even so, the Swede is now 10-3 this year, reaching 2 consecutive finals (last week in Rotterdam lost against Llodra), and displaying some good quality tennis. He jumped 21 places in 2 week, from No. 59 to No. 38 in the ATP rankings. My opinion is that he will reach at least the top 20 this year, if no injuries come up.
Steve Darcis won this tournament and he is now 7-5 in major tournaments, jumping 35 places up to No. 46 in the ATP rankings. The Belgian player is more of a Challanger player and it remains to be seen if he is ready for the big show or this was just a happy week for him. I should not bet either way.
Today i will cover the tournament in Dubai, a very interesting tournament to watch.
Nalbandian climbed one place to No. 7 in the ATP rankings after his performance here. He is 12-2 this year and 11-1 on clay, this being his first loss on this type of court. He won the tournament in Buenos Aires last week, reaching a streak of 10 consecutive matches.
In Memphis, Soderling lost his second consecutive final. Even so, the Swede is now 10-3 this year, reaching 2 consecutive finals (last week in Rotterdam lost against Llodra), and displaying some good quality tennis. He jumped 21 places in 2 week, from No. 59 to No. 38 in the ATP rankings. My opinion is that he will reach at least the top 20 this year, if no injuries come up.
Steve Darcis won this tournament and he is now 7-5 in major tournaments, jumping 35 places up to No. 46 in the ATP rankings. The Belgian player is more of a Challanger player and it remains to be seen if he is ready for the big show or this was just a happy week for him. I should not bet either way.
Today i will cover the tournament in Dubai, a very interesting tournament to watch.
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