The black series

15 defeats in a row, series in progress for Cachin, ouch!

The Argentinian has not won a match since October 2023, an eternity. Out of his 15 defeats there are 8 where he took a set, he often manages to hang on but in the end he always loses. Is this return to Madrid, where he made the round of 16 last year, the perfect opportunity to get back on track? At least it looks like it. On the other hand, last season he had already distinguished himself in the Madrid challenger a little earlier by reaching the final, which gives us two clues: he was in great shape when he made his 16th final and second info is that is that the conditions suit him well. Indeed we have seen him stand out on fast terrain in general, we can expect to see him at a decent level. The problem is that opposite we have Ofner who is finding his tennis again. Already in Monte-Carlo then in Barcelona where he came within two points of taking a set from Tsitsipas. The important thing is elsewhere, his level of play was really good, he plays really well again and he also loves these kinds of conditions. He can make his serve and his power speak for themselves. Cachin beat him at the challenger in Madrid last year, the dynamics were not the same and the Argentinian was above all realistic.