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2016 Abierto De Puebla
The 2016 Abierto de Puebla was a professional tennis tournament played on hardcourt, hard courts. It was the 15th edition of the tournament, but the first since 2009, and was part of the 2016 ATP Challenger Tour and the 2016 ITF Women's Circuit, offering prize money of $100,000+H (ATP) and $25,000 (ITF) on 7–13 March 2016. It took place in Puebla, Mexico. Singles main-draw entrants Seeds *1 Rankings as of February 29, 2016. Other entrants The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw: * Lucas Gómez (tennis), Lucas Gómez * Hans Hach Verdugo * Tigre Hank * Luis Patiño (tennis), Luis Patiño The following players received entry as an alternate: * Robin Stanek The following players received entry from the qualifying draw: * Marinko Matosevic * Andrés Molteni * Stefano Napolitano * Agustín Velotti ITF singles main-draw entrants Seeds * 1 Rankings as of 8 February 2016. Other entrants The following players received wildcards into the sin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hardcourt
A hardcourt (or hard court) is a surface or floor on which a sport is played, most usually in reference to tennis courts. It is typically made of rigid materials such as asphalt or concrete, and covered with acrylic resins to seal the surface and mark the playing lines, while providing some cushioning. Historically, hardwood surfaces were also in use in indoor settings, similar to an indoor basketball court, but these surfaces are rare now. Tennis Tennis hard courts are made of synthetic/acrylic layers on top of a concrete or asphalt foundation and can vary in color. These courts tend to play medium-fast to fast because there is little energy absorption by the court, as with grass courts but unlike clay courts. The ball tends to bounce high and players are able to apply many types of spin during play. Flat balls are favored on hard courts because of the extremely quick play style. Speed of rebound after tennis balls bounce on hard courts is determined by how much sand is in the sy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |