Exactly a year ago, Jules Marie was packing his bags to go to the ends of the earth to play the Nouméa Challenger then the qualifications of theAustralian Open. After an average season, marked by a significant drop in the ranking (Editor’s note: he is 339th in the world), Lower Normandy no longer has access to the Australian Grand Slam. But at 33, he has not lost motivation. His “breakers” were able to follow his land preparation, carried out in Caen. He will resume competition at Challenger de Nottinghamfrom this Tuesday, against the British Anton Matusevich (460e).
Video – Jules Marie played the Australian Open in 2024
Shelbayh headliner, two Blues in qualifying
Jules Marie could challenge Dino Prizmic from the second round. Not a gift. The man to beat is the Jordanian nugget Abdullah Shelbayh (250th), which comes to pick up important points. Two French people could join the big picture. Alexis Gautier (556th) will play his qualification against the veteran Norbert Gombos after a successful first match this Sunday. Same objective for Tristan Lamasine (446th), opposed to the Bulgarian Yanaki Milev (500th). There is room.
