Argentina Open 2023: Men's draw, schedule, players, prize money breakdown and more
The South American golden swing heads to Buenos Aires this week as the Argentina Open will be held from February 13-19, 2023.
Reigning US Open champion and World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz headlines the draw as the top seed. He hasn't competed in an ATP tournament since picking up an injury at the 2022 Paris Masters. The teenager is now set to make his comeback.
Top-20 players Cameron Norrie and Lorenzo Musetti are seeded second and third, respectively. Home favorite Diego Schwartzman rounds out the top four seeds. 2020 US Open champion Dominic Thiem received a wildcard, while defending champion Casper Ruud chose not to participate.
With quite a few big names in the mix, the Argentina Open promises to deliver some exciting match-ups. On that note, here's all the relevant information regarding the tournament:
What is the Argentina Open?
The tournament first came into existence way back in 1927. Over the years, it has undergone a few changes. For a while, it was part of the Grand Prix tennis circuit and the Grand Prix Super Series event as well.
It was also held as a Challenger tournament for a few years in between. It has now been a regular part of the ATP tour and is classified as an ATP 250 event. It features a 28-player draw and is played on outdoor clay courts.
Venue
The Argentina Open will be held at the Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Players
Carlos Alcaraz and Diego Schwartzman, seeded first and fourth, respectively, lead the top half of the draw. Both are the recipients of a first-round bye. The teenager could meet either Laslo Djere or Fabio Fognini in the second round.
Schwartzman's second-round foe could be either Pedro Martinez or Bernabe Zapata Miralles. Sebastian Baez and Francisco Cerundolo are also in this half of the draw and both will begin their campaigns against qualifiers.
Cameron Norrie and Lorenzo Musetti headline the bottom half of the draw. As the second and third seeds, respectively, they've received a first-round bye as well. The Brit is likely to face Federico Coria in the second round.
Dominic Thiem has been handed a relatively tough opener, having been drawn against seventh seed Alex Molcan. Albert Ramos-Vinolas, who usually fares well on clay, is also in this half of the draw.
The men's draw can be found here.
Schedule
The tournament begins on Monday, February 13, with first-round matches. The second-round matches will conclude on Thursday. The quarterfinals and semifinals are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, respectively, with the final set for Sunday, February 19.
Prize Money
The total prize money for this year's edition of the Argentina Open is $626,595. The winner will receive a cheque worth $95,305 along with 250 ranking points. Here's a breakdown of the prize money and points:
Where to watch
Viewers in the US, Canada and Australia can watch the Argentina Open live on the following channels and sites:
USA: All matches will be broadcast on Tennis Channel.
Australia: Viewers Down Under can catch all the action live on beIN Sports.
Canada: Viewers in Canada can watch all the matches on TSN.