After qualifying for the second round of theAustralian Open, Quentin Halys returned to what is for him”a reference match“. The Frenchman won against Adam Walton in five sets being led 2 sets to 0 (4-6, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (4), 7-5). This is the first time in his career that he has gone two sets back from his opponent. “I knew I was going to give everything, but I had difficulty finding myself on the return leg, and I came up against a player who was serving very well, in a slightly ‘crazy’ atmosphere,” he confided to The Team. “The stadium was tough, frankly, they made a lot of noise, they weren’t necessarily very respectful all the time. It wasn’t easy conditions, but I’m glad I hung in there. I got better as time went on and my serve helped me a lot. I was able to put him under pressure and I played a very good tie-break in the 4th set. I have the feeling that I went for it more towards the end.”
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A Franco-French duel in the second round
Quentin Halys will find another Habs in the second round of the Australian Open. Arthur Sonwinner ofOtto Virtanen in four sets, will face Halys for a place in the third round. “Yes, a great player. We’re not from the same generation, we haven’t trained together a lot, but we get along well. This new generation is great.” The winner of this match will face either Ugo Humbert, either Hadi Habib. With the exception of a surprise, a 100% French third round is possible.
