Bercy, its green roof, its ultra-fast indoor hard court, its crazy atmosphere, its hostile public… and its surprises! And what a surprise on the side of our tricolors, who equaled the record of Paris 2009 and Monte-Carlo 2016 with five representatives in round of 16 of a Master 1000. The blue dream.
What if they went even further? This Thursday, Arthur Cazaux, Ugo Humbert, Arthur Fils, Adrian Mannarino and Arthur Rinderknech are playing for a place in the quarter-finals of the Paris tournament. Exit the disappointments of Roland-Garros and the Porte d'Auteuil Olympic Games, this time, Paris smiles on them.
Before dreaming of a prolonged historical moment, they will have to pass over some sacred pieces on the body. This morning, he's the oldest member of the team, Adrian Mannarinowho opens the ball facing Jordan ThompsonCasper Ruud's killer. After a difficult season in decline since his round of 16 at the Australian Open, the 36-year-old is getting back on track at Bercy.
Double blow for Arthur Fils?
From 4 p.m., the center court will host Arthur Son. The rising star of French Tennis offers us a second half of the season at a high level. Best player in ATP 500 this seasonwinner of tournaments Hambourg et Tokyosemi-finalist in Basel last week, Arthur Fils has a chance to play in Bercy. In the fervor of the Parisian tournament, he will face Alexander Zverev for a place in the quarters. An obviously highly anticipated match against the world number 3, a remake of the ATP 500 final in Hamburg during which the Frenchman displayed a Dantean level of play to win against the German at home. And if the tension had been electric during their last confrontation, we can imagine that it should be just as electric with the special Bercy crowd behind the Frenchman.
It is then Ugo Humbertfinalist in Tokyo against Arthur Fils, who will enter through the very special corridor of the central court. In the best season of his career, the French number 1 hopes to secure another excellent result after his victories at the ATP 250 in Marseille and the ATP 500 in Dubai at the start of the year. But, in the game of chance, the Frenchman had bad luck, finding himself on the path to Carlos Alcarazdetermined to shine at Bercy.
Rematch Cazaux – Rune
Arthur Rinderknech will end this crazy blue day on center court. And there again, the French, 60e worldwide, take advantage of a great opportunity. Trailing by a set in the first round, he took advantage of the abandonment of his opponent Machac to advance and then win against the American Michelsen. This time it is Grigor Dimitrov and his one-handed backhand that he will have to sweep away to continue his epic.
And for those who haven't had enough, the fifth and final blue match will be on court number 1 in the last rotation. And what a match. Arthur Cazaux has the opportunity to continue writing one of the great stories of this tournament. Beaten in the last round of qualifying by Fognini, the Frenchman was drafted as Lucky Loser After Jannik Sinner's package. Directly opposed to Ben Shelton Wednesday evening, he made short work of the American. A Cazaux of great evenings who we never tire of when injuries remain far from him. Next challenge for the new licensee of TC Boulogne-sur-Mer: Holger Rune. At the Australian Open, the Frenchman struck a blow by eliminating the Dane. So, revenge tonight?
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