Argentine tennis players have returned to action at the ATP 250 tournaments in Kitzbühel, Austria, and Umag, Croatia, continuing their European clay court season.
In Kitzbühel, Thiago Tirante impressively defeated Portugal's Jaime Faría with a double 6-2, securing his place in the Round of 16.
Conversely, Tomás Etcheverry, the 5th seed in Kitzbühel, was eliminated after losing a three-set match to local favorite Filip Misolic.
– This Wednesday, three Argentine players, including Sebastián Báez (2nd seed and 2023 champion), will compete in the Kitzbühel Round of 16. –
Kitzbühel boasts a rich history of Argentine champions, with past winners including Guillermo Vilas and Juan Martín del Potro.
In Umag, Croatia, Camilo Ugo Carabelli, the 3rd seed, battled to a significant victory over Italy's Francesco Passaro, advancing to the quarter-finals.
Francisco Cerúndolo, the reigning champion and top seed in Umag, is scheduled to make his debut in the Round of 16 on Wednesday.
Umag also has a notable history of Argentine success, with Guillermo Cañas and Guillermo Coria among its former champions.
Mariano Navone, the 5th seed, is another Argentine player set to compete in the Round of 16 in Umag on Wednesday.
Veteran Swiss player Stanislav Wawrinka, a three-time Grand Slam winner, is also participating in Umag and has advanced to the Round of 16.