In the race for the final draw of the Australian Open, some have ticked off the Challenger 100 in Rovereto, in northern Italy. Borna Coric for example, beaten in the quarter-finals at Lyonwill once again have the status of No. 1 with his 97th place in the world rankings. He will face the Italian from the start Samuel Vincent Ruggeri. But it is Luca Nardi (n°2) who will play the biggest. The Italian, who should slip to 110th place on Monday, needs to go very far…
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In confidence, Raphaël Collignonsacred Saturday at Lyon-Décines facing Calvin Hemery (6-4, 6-2) also decided to join Italy. The Belgian, who should be 122nd on Monday, knows that a title would not guarantee him the final table of Melbourne. But the game is worth it for the Liégeois.
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End of season for Harold Mayot, three Blues chase Melbourne
On the tricolor side, Harold Mayot (116th Monday), who had to win in Italy to reach the final table of theAustralian Openfinally withdrew from his last tournament of the year. On the other hand, Pierre-Hugues Herbert (145th) will be in the game and will even have the status of No. 5. He will face the local guest in the first round Francesco Maestrelli (288e). Geoffrey Blancaneaux (270e), Jules Marie (275th) and Kyrian Jacquetall fighting to secure their place in the qualifying table for the Australian Open, are also joining Italy. They will respectively challenge Stefano Travaglia (Italy), August Holmgren (Denmark, n°8) and one qualified. Alexis Gautier ticked off the qualifications.
