Mattia Bellucci loses 6-0, 6-1 in Acapulco. He was already sure of the repechage

Is it possible to beat the likes of Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas in quick succession (it happened in the recent tournament in Rotterdam) and then give in 6-0, 6-1 to Gabriel Diallo, number 89 ATP, in the decisive challenge to access the main draw of the Acapulco Tournament? Mattia Bellucci 'succeeded' in the feat, playing badly and with a paltry average of returns to his opponent's service. Bellucci, with tattoos of Japanese gods and a bandana in honor of his great idol Agassi (seen and re-seen in old tapes together with McEnroe's matches), gives the impression of an alternative character, one of those capable of anything and the opposite of anything on a tennis court.

Bellucci and Musetti's withdrawal

A question of characteristics, but also of motivations. While he was on the pitch against Diallo, the determination to reach qualification was dampened by a piece of news. Lorenzo Musetti in fact withdrew (“I hoped to return to the pitch and be able to play, but I need more time", said the Tuscan).

A light-hearted game

Translated into money, Bellucci was able to play with a light heart. As the No. 1 seed in the qualifying draw, he knew that he would be fished out and drawn together with the qualifiers in one of the free slots. In his debut, the Lombard will face the Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (No. 48 in the world). Also in his part of the draw are Frances Tiafoe (No. 7 in the seeding) and Casper Ruud (2). If the Bellucci seen against Diallo is on the court, then he will have no chance. If instead he proposes the Rotterdam version then it will be fun.