The Antwerp ATP 250 is launched. The Belgian meeting is always an anticipated event in Europe at the end of the year. And a Frenchman was on track this Monday. Richard Gasquet135th in the world and invited by the organization for his first since the announcement of his retirement, was initially opposed to the dangerous Argentinian Tomas Martin Etcheverryseeded No. 6. He coveted a 606th success on the Tour but the Biterrois, who appreciates this venue for having triumphed there in 2016, was unable to contain his opponent in key moments. The 38-year-old Habs was beaten 7-6(4), 6-4 after 1h50 of fighting. In the big picture, “Ritchie” has been waiting for a victory at the highest level since Roland-Garros. He hasn’t won on the main circuit since.
Video – Richard Gasquet at the microphone of Tennis Actu in Mouilleron
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The “star” of the day, the local Raphael Collignon (wc), must have had a bad evening. Launched in night session against the Hungarian Marton Fucsovicsthe 164th in the world sank against a player absent since the US Open (6-2, 6-0).
The program and results for this Monday in Antwerp
Center Court
[7] Mariano Navone (ARG) – Thiago Monteiro (BRE) 6-3, 4-6, 7-6(6)
[6] Tomas Etcheverry (ARG) – [WC] Richard Gasquet (FRA) 7-6(4), 6-4
Marton Fucsovics (HON) – [WC] Raphaël Collignon (BEL) 6-2, 6-0
Court 1
Not before 2 p.m.
Roberto Carballes Baena (ESP) – Dominik Koepfer (ALL) 6-4, 6-0
