ROTTERDAM, February 2, 2021 (Press Release)
Rafael Nadal is leading the strongest line-up ever for the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament. Together with Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Andrey Rublev and Matteo Berrettini, a total of five players out of the top 10 of the ATP Rankings will be present in Rotterdam Ahoy. The tournament is held from 1 until 7 March.
Tournament Director Richard Krajicek: “The line-up is amazing. We have been watching the entries over the last week with pleasure. We already knew players like Nadal, Medvedev and Tsitsipas, but Rublev and Berrettini definitely enhance the attractiveness of the tournament.”
There are also beautiful names on the list outside the top 10. Defending champion Gael Monfils and 2015 tournament winner Stan Wawrinka have already been announced. Today Roberto Bautista Agut, David Goffin and Milos Raonic have been added. No less than ten players from the top 15. The list continues with Pablo Carreno Busta, Karen Khachanov, Borna Coric, Dusan Lajovic and Casper Ruud. The previously announced Kei Nishikori will receive a wildcard.
NextGen stars
The NextGen stars category includes Jannik Sinner (19 years old), Felix Auger-Aliassime (20), Denis Shapovalov (21) and Alex de Minaur (21). Richard Krajicek: “The ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament always strives for a battle between young talent, who still have a world to win, and the established order. Last year we had a wonderful final between Auger-Aliassime and Monfils. I am curious how the talents will fare in this even stronger field.”
Aired from start to finish
The tournament can be followed from the very first until the final match, at Ziggo Sport Tennis and NOS in the Netherlands and a at numerous international channels. Richard Krajicek: “We are very happy that all matches will be available live. With these players, top matches can be seen every day and the sports fan does not have to miss a thing. We look forward to broadcasting the tournament in the most spectacular way possible.”
Wheelchair Tournament
Entry for the ABN AMRO World Wheelchair Tennis Tournament, which is being held simultaneously in Rotterdam Ahoy, is also closed. The list of participants includes defending champion Alfie Hewett and finalist Gordon Reid. The Dutch contribution comes from Tom Egberink and Maikel Scheffers.
ENTRYLIST 48th ABN AMRO WORLD TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Nr Player Ranking
1 Rafael Nadal 2
2 Daniil Medvedev 4
3 Stefanos Tsitsipas 6
4 Andrey Rublev 8
5 Matteo Berrettini 10
6 Gael Monfils 11
7 Denis Shapovalov 12
8 Roberto Bautista Agut 13
9 David Goffin 14
10 Milos Raonic 15
11 Pablo Carreno Busta 16
12 Stan Wawrinka 18
13 Karen Khachanov 20
14 Felix Auger-Aliassime 21
15 Alex de Minaur 23
16 Borna Coric 25
17 Dusan Lajovic 26
18 Casper Ruud 27
19 Hubert Hurkacz 29
20 Taylor Fritz 30
21 Filip Krajinovic 31
22 Ugo Humbert 32
23 Daniel Evans 33
Wildcards
24 Jannik Sinner 36
25 Kei Nishikori 41
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The list will be completed by:
• Four players from the qualifiers
• One possible special exempt
• One possibel A+ wildcard
