The impressive tableau of the Phoenix Challenger
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The Phoenix Challenger is still renowned for its high density, due to its position in the calendar between the Indian Wells and Miami Masters 1000.
This year again, the tournament is no exception. The number 1 seed is Nuno Borges, who is also the defending champion.
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Joao Fonseca and Kei Nishikori are also present, who will not be seeded. They will face Pavel Kotov and Luca Nardi respectively.
On the French side, Arthur Rinderknech will play against Reilly Opelka, for a potential second round against Hugo Gaston, who will face Adam Walton.
As for Corentin Moutet, he will play against a qualifier.
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