Aleksandar Kovacevic returns to Cap Cana as the defending champion and the only American inside the projected Cap Cana 175 Challenger, but this title defense comes at a crucial moment on the calendar.
Scheduled for March 10–15, during the second week of Indian Wells and just one week before the Miami Open, this Challenger 175 gives early-round losers a chance to stay sharp on hard courts and chase valuable ranking points.
With Tomás Martín Etcheverry, Botic van de Zandschulp, Alejandro Tabilo, Luca Nardi, and Roberto Bautista Agut entered, the field looks far deeper than a typical Challenger stop.
Read on for the Cap Cana 175 Entry List.
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Hurkacz Headlines Cap Cana Field
Hubert Hurkacz is currently the biggest name in the draw.
At No. 71 in the world, he doesn’t belong at this level if he’s healthy. His serve alone can carry him through this kind of event, especially if conditions reward first-strike tennis.
Tomás Martín Etcheverry just won the Rio Open, sits inside the Top 55.
He is one of the most stable baseline players in this field. He doesn’t rush, he doesn’t panic, and over a week at Challenger level, that steadiness matters.
Alexandre Muller and Botic van de Zandschulp are both ranked in the low 50s.
They’re not prospects anymore. They’re trying to hold position and avoid slipping outside the Top 60. These are dangerous “too good for this level” types.
Alejandro Tabilo and Mariano Navone bring heavy baseline games and plenty of grit. If their matches turn physical, those two won’t blink.
Aleksandar Kovacevic returns as the defending champion. He knows these courts. That familiarity counts at this level.
And don’t overlook Pedro Martinez at No. 106. He’s just outside the Top 100, and every point matters. A deep run here quickly changes his ranking trajectory heading into the Miami Open.
🎾 Copa Cap Cana 175 Entry List
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What Kind of Surface Is Cap Cana?
The Dominican Republic Open Copa Cap Cana is played on Laykold hard courts, the same surface brand used at the Miami Open.
There are six Laykold courts in total — a Stadium Court, two grandstands, and three practice courts.
Big servers can hold comfortably if they’re dialed in. Aggressive returners can step in and take control. It rewards balance.
What Is an ATP Challenger 175?
An ATP Challenger 175 is the highest level on the ATP Challenger Tour, sitting just below ATP 250 tournaments on the main tour.
The winner earns 175 ATP ranking points, which is where the name comes from. That makes it a valuable event for players trying to:
- Protect or improve their ranking
- Return from injury
- Gain match reps before a bigger tournament
Because of the ranking points available, Challenger 175 events often attract established ATP players as well as rising prospects. The result is a field that can feel closer to ATP level than a typical Challenger stop.
Phil Naessens is a tennis betting analyst and former tennis coach with decades of experience in player development and match analysis. He is the founder of Crush Rush News and host of the Crush & Rush Tennis Podcast, focusing on price-first betting strategy, market efficiency, and transparency in sports wagering.
