The season ends in France for the majority of players on the ATP circuit. Many of them completed the year 2024 at Bercy last week, but some still have something to play in the East, on the side ofATP 250 in Metz. This is the case ofAndrey Rublevstill in the race for qualification for the Masters. Nothing is yet assured since the Russian is currently 9th, but a final or even a title is possible for this final week of competition. This Tuesday, he will be opposed to Lorenzo Sonegofaller of Grégoire Barrère Monday, to begin his Moselle journey. This is the first round of 16. Six French people will also try to shine in front of the Metz public.
Video – Richard Gasquet and his farewell to Bercy last week
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Mannarino enters the track, Guinard and Droguet have a second chance
Due to the numerous withdrawals recorded in recent hours, some players have the chance to play a first round. In opening, Manuel Guinard will challenge the Belgian Zizou Bergswho can still finish his season in the Top 50, if there is a victory. For his part, Titouan Droguet stole the finalist's place at the Rolex Paris Masters Ugo Humbertand will face his compatriot Hugo Gaston. A derby that the latter won at the start of the year. The season ofAdrian Mannarino is also approaching its end. With only 17 victories, finishing on a good note would not be refused. Debut against the Chinese Yunchaokete Bu. In the evening, Benjamin Bonzi, winner of 16 matches in less than a month, will find Roberto Bautista Agut.
The night session will come Corentin Moutet facing Jan-Lennard Struff, another round of 16 on show. The Frenchman has 100 points to defend this week, so danger. Finally, Richard Gasquet will aim for a second success for its 12th Moselle Open. After saving a match point against Thiago Monteirowe will have to pull out all the stops against the No. 8 seed, the American Alex Michelsen.
The program for this Tuesday in Metz
Court Central
Not before 2 p.m.
[1] Andrey Rublev (RUS) – Lorenzo Sonego (ITA)
Adrian Mannarino (FRA) – Yunchaokete Bu (CHN)
Not before 6 p.m.:
[8] Alex Michelsen (USA) – Richard Gasquet (FRA)
Corentin Moutet (FRA) – [7] Jan-Lennard Struff (ALL)
Court 1
From 12 p.m. – Second rotation
[LL] Manuel Guinard (FRA) – Zizou Bergs (BEL)
Hugo Gaston (FRA) – [LL] Titouan Droguet (FRA)
Not before 6 p.m.
Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP) – [Q] Benjamin Bonzi (France)
