The ATP European Open in Antwerp, Belgium is set to crown a new champion this year, with eight different winners since the tournament began in 2016. Top seed Alex de Minaur, who reached the US Open quarter-finals, may not be in top form, opening the field for other contenders.
Czech Republic’s Jiri Lehecka is a strong contender for the title, having reached the quarter-finals in Beijing and Indian Wells earlier this year. The 22-year-old is coming off a breakthrough season on the ATP Tour and is poised to make a mark in Antwerp.
On the women’s side, the WTA Japan Open presents an opportunity for Polish star Magdalena Frech to shine. Having won the Guadalajara Open last month and reaching the Wuhan Open quarter-finals, Frech is in good form and could be a tough competitor in Osaka.
With top seeds like Stefanos Tsitsipas and Felix Auger-Aliassime not in top form, the ATP European Open is shaping up to be an open competition. Meanwhile, Frech’s recent success on the WTA tour makes her a strong contender to take home the title in Japan.
As the tournaments kick off, tennis fans can look forward to exciting matches and potential upsets on the courts. Stay tuned to see who will emerge victorious in Antwerp and Osaka as the action unfolds.