Tomas Machac Leads Star-Studded Lineup for UTS Guadalajara 2025
With the UTS Guadalajara set to kick off from February 14th to 16th, 2025, the excitement builds as the tournament announces its impressive player lineup and group arrangements. Tomas "Air Machete" Machac, fresh from his Olympic gold medal success, is ready to lead Group B as the second seed among eight elite competitors.
Joining Machac are two wave-making debutants: Jakub "Menimal" Mensik, the 18-year-old rising star who made headlines by reaching the third round at the US Open for the second consecutive year, and the seasoned French player Adrian Mannarino, who recently celebrated securing his highest career rank of 17th globally.
This anticipated event includes other major tennis names, such as Casper "The Ice Man" Ruud, who has made three Grand Slam final appearances; Nick "King" Kyrgios, known for his flair and Wimbledon finalist status; Denis "Shapo" Shapovalov, who has enjoyed impressive performances, including making it to the Wimbledon semi-finals; and Flavio Cobolli, dubbed "Il Gladiatore," representing the new generation of Italian tennis.
The eight champions will be divided between two groups of four:
- Group A:
- Casper Ruud (seed 1)
- Nick Kyrgios
- Denis Shapovalov
- Adrian Mannarino
- Group B:
- Tomas Machac (seed 2)
- Flavio Cobolli
- Thanasi Kokkinakis
- Jakub Mensik
Each player will vie for the $1.4 million prize pool, with the tournament champion guaranteed to take home $420,000—a prestigious reward for their skills on the court.
The UTS (Ultimate Tennis Showdown) Tour, known for its innovative format and fast-paced matches, will be making its debut appearance in Latin America. The event takes place on the main court of the Centro Panamericano de Tenis, offering tennis enthusiasts the opportunity to witness top-tier competitions up close.
Founded by acclaimed coach Patrick Mouratoglou, the UTS aims to bring fresh excitement and engagement to the sport, integrating contemporary viewing pleasures with top athletic performances. Fans can secure their tickets for this extraordinary showcase and watch history being made on the courts of Guadalajara.
The stage is set for thrilling matches, showcasing the best talents of tennis—all eyes are on Guadalajara as players prepare to compete at the highest level.