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Phoenix, Arizona – March 11, 2025 – 錦織圭, the former world No. 4 and currently ranked 76th, is competing at the Arizona Tennis Classic, an ATP Challenger event. In a recent ATP interview, the 35-year-old tennis star shared his unique approach to tournament planning, specifically why he avoids looking at the tournament draw.
錦織圭’s Tournament Strategy: A Mental Edge
錦織圭’s participation in the Arizona Tennis Classic follows his recent appearance at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. There, he secured a victory against 世界ランク５８位のＪ・ムナル in the first round, marking his first win in a month. However, his journey was cut short in the second round by 第１８シードのＵ・アンベール.
Despite the early exit, 錦織圭 has quickly shifted his focus to the Arizona Tennis Classic, a high-caliber Challenger event offering a meaningful 175 points to the champion. This tournament attracts top players seeking to capitalize on their early departure from the BNP Paribas Open.
First Round Showdown: 錦織圭 vs.Luca Nardi
錦織圭 is set to face 世界ランク６７位で第６シードのＬ・ナルディ in the first round. While they haven’t met on the main tour, they clashed in the final of the HPP Open in Helsinki, Finland, last November. 錦織圭 emerged victorious in that encounter, staging a comeback to win 3-6, 6-4, 6-1.
When asked about why he avoids looking at the tournament draw, 錦織圭 explained:
寝る前にあまり考えたくないんです。その方が健康的だから。いつもはコーチが試合の前日か当日の朝に教えてくれます。それか、ニュースとか（大会の）インタビューとかで、そのこと（対戦相手）を知ります
This approach highlights 錦織圭’s focus on mental well-being and trusting his team to provide the necessary data at the right time.
Reflecting on the Season So Far
錦織圭’s season began positively with a runner-up finish at the 中国銀行・香港・テニスオープン. Though, he faced setbacks with first-round exits at the ダラス・オープン and デルレイビーチ・オープン in February.
Reflecting on his recent performances, 錦織圭 stated:
昨年末から、僕自身いいプレーができていると思います。チャレンジャーで優勝して、自信を持てるようになったし、より堅実なプレーができるようになりました。今年はいいスタートが切れたと思っていましたが、ダラスとデルレイではいいプレーができませんでした。でも、この２週間はいい練習ができたし、インディアンウェルズではまたいいプレーができたと思います。今の自分のレベルには満足しているし、同時に、ツアーに出るためには健康で、いい感覚でいなければならないとも思っています
錦織圭’s first-round match against ナルディ at the Arizona Tennis Classic is anticipated to take place on March 12th (Japan time: March 13th).
錦織圭’s HPP Open Victory
In November 2024, 錦織圭 secured a memorable victory at the HPP Open in Helsinki, marking his comeback after a year and five months. He defeated Luca Nardi with a score of 3-6, 6-4, 6-1.
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錦織圭 Reveals reason for Avoiding Tournament Brackets at Arizona Tennis Classic
Phoenix, Arizona – March 11, 2025 – 錦織圭, the former world No. 4 and currently ranked 76th, is competing at the Arizona Tennis Classic, an ATP Challenger event.In a recent ATP interview, the 35-year-old tennis star shared his unique approach to tournament planning, specifically why he avoids looking at the tournament draw.
錦織圭’s Tournament Strategy: A Mental Edge
錦織圭’s participation in the Arizona Tennis Classic follows his recent appearance at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. There, he secured a victory against 世界ランク５８位のＪ・ムナル in the first round, marking his first win in a month. Tho, his journey was cut short in the second round by 第１８シードのＵ・アンベール.
Despite the early exit, 錦織圭 has quickly shifted his focus to the Arizona Tennis Classic, a high-caliber challenger event offering a meaningful 175 points to the champion. For a player of 錦織圭’s caliber, participating in a Challenger event signifies a strategic effort to regain momentum and improve his ranking after a series of injuries that have impacted his tour-level appearances. Challenger events offer valuable opportunities to accumulate ranking points and regain match fitness. This tournament attracts top players seeking to capitalize on their early departure from the BNP paribas Open.
First Round Showdown: 錦織圭 vs.Luca Nardi
錦織圭 is set to face 世界ランク６７位で第６シードのＬ・ナルディ in the first round.While they haven’t met on the main tour,they clashed in the final of the HPP Open in Helsinki,finland,last November. 錦織圭 emerged victorious in that encounter, staging a comeback to win 3-6, 6-4, 6-1.
Luca Nardi,a rising Italian talent,is currently ranked world No. 67. Nardi is known for his aggressive baseline game and strong serve. He represents a formidable challenge for 錦織圭 in the opening round.
when asked about why he avoids looking at the tournament draw, 錦織圭 explained:
寝る前にあまり考えたくないんです。その方が健康的だから。いつもはコーチが試合の前日か当日の朝に教えてくれます。それか、ニュースとか（大会の）インタビューとかで、そのこと（対戦相手）を知ります
This approach highlights 錦織圭’s focus on mental well-being and trusting his team to provide the necessary data at the right time.
Reflecting on the Season So Far
錦織圭’s season began positively with a runner-up finish at the 中国銀行・香港・テニスオープン. Though, he faced setbacks with first-round exits at the ダラス・オープン and デルレイビーチ・オープン in February.
锦织圭’s early season results highlight the challenges players face returning from injury. Securing a runner-up finish at the 中国銀行・香港・テニスオープン demonstrated flashes of his former top-ranked form, while the first-round exits at the ダラス・オープン and デルレイビーチ・オープン underscore the need for consistent match play to regain peak performance.
Reflecting on his recent performances, 錦織圭 stated:
昨年末から、僕自身いいプレーができていると思います。チャレンジャーで優勝して、自信を持てるようになったし、より堅実なプレーができるようになりました。今年はいいスタートが切れたと思っていましたが、ダラスとデルレイではいいプレーができませんでした。でも、この２週間はいい練習ができたし、インディアンウェルズではまたいいプレーができたと思います。今の自分のレベルには満足しているし、同時に、ツアーに出るためには健康で、いい感覚でいなければならないとも思っています
While a victory at the Arizona Tennis Classic would award 錦織圭 175 ranking points, wins at ATP Tour events offer substantially more, typically ranging from 250 points for an ATP 250 tournament up to 1000 points for a Masters 1000 event, or 2000 points for winning a Grand Slam. His participation in the Arizona Tennis Classic highlights the player’s efforts to secure more ranking points.
錦織圭’s first-round match against ナルディ at the Arizona Tennis Classic is anticipated to take place on march 12th (Japan time: March 13th).
錦織圭’s HPP Open Victory
In November 2024, 錦織圭 secured a memorable victory at the HPP Open in Helsinki, marking his comeback after a year and five months. He defeated Luca Nardi with a score of 3-6, 6-4, 6-1.