The first round ofAustralian Open 2025 will end this Tuesday. There are still four French people who have to enter the competition with a derby on the program. Gaël Monfils38, will compete against his young compatriot Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard21 years old. The other two Tricolores will have a great challenge. Adrian Mannarino will rub against Karen Khachanov while Corentin Moutet must resist Alexei Popyrin. Otherwise, four members of the Top 10 are expected: Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz, Alex de Minaur et Andrey Rublev. The Russian is entitled to a nice entry shock against the talented Joao Fonseca.
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Mpetshi-Monfils, big challenges for Moutet and Mannarino
Gaël Monfils, 38 years old, facing Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, 21 ans, This clash of generations is eagerly awaited. The experience facing youth in a beautiful opposition of styles. Winner of theATP 250 d’Auckland last week, the Parisian became the 3rd oldest player in the Open era to win an ATP Tour title and arrives on fire at Melbourne. But the French giant, semi-finalist in Brisbaneis in full progress. An undecided match. The winner will then have a shot to play against Francisco Comesana or Daniel Altmaier before potentially offering a third round against Taylor Fritz. Adrian Mannarino, in difficulty for several months, has not been varnished since he will start against Karen Khachanov. The Russian has won their last four duels. Finally, in the night session, Corentin Moutet will have the public against him by facing Alexei Popyrin. But the Frenchman likes electric atmospheres and could give the locals a hard time.
Rublev-Fonseca, Medvedev, Fritz… a fascinating program
Despite a title at Masters 1000 of Madridthe 2024 season ofAndrey Rublev was probably one of the most difficult of his career. And for his first Grand Slam match, the Russian will immediately have a lot to do since he will be opposed to Joao Fonseca. 113th in the world, the native of Rio is the best player under 19 in the ATP rankings and remains on thirteen consecutive victories. He has not lost a single set in qualifying and seems ready to take on this challenge. Became a father for the second time a week ago, Daniil Medvedevworld number 5 and three-time losing finalist at theAustralian Openwill start against Kasidit Samrej, first Thai in the final draw of a Grand Slam since Danai Udomchoke in 2012.
Taylor Fritzfinalist of the last US Open and ATP Finalswill start against Jenson Brooskby. If he is not one of the big favorites for the title, the American, now 4th in the world, will be one to watch closely. Alex de Minaur has also passed a milestone in 2024 and will want to have fun in front of its audience Botic Van de Zandschulp. Note the entry into the running of Stan Wawrinka against Lorenzo Sonego. At 39, the Swiss is playing his 19th Australian Open. Just that.
The program for this Tuesday in Melbourne:
Rod Laver Arena
[5] Daniil Medvedev (RUS) – [WC] Kasidit Samrej (THA)
[8] Alex de Minaur (AUS) – Botic Van de Zandschulp (NED)
Margaret Court Arena
[13] Holger Rune (DEN) – Zhang Zhizhen (CHN)
[9] Andrey Rublev (RUS) – [Q] Joao Fonseca (BRA)
John Cain Arena
[4] Taylor Fritz (USA) – [PR] Jenson Brooksby (USA)
[25] Alexei Popyrin (AUS) – Corentin Moutet (FRA)
It’s Arena
Matteo Berrettini (ITA) – Cameron Norrie (GBR)
[16] Lorenzo Musetti (ITA) – Matteo Arnaldi (ITA)
1573 Arena
[18] Hubert Hurkacz (POL) – Tallon Greek Spoor (NED)
[21] Ben Shelton (USA) – Brandon Nakashima (USA)
Court 3
[30] Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (FRA) – Gaël Monfils (FRA)
Rinky Hijikata (AUS) – [Q] Mitchell Krueger (USA)
Court 5
Miomir Kecmanovic (SRB) – Dusan Lajovic (SRB)
Denis Shapovalov (CAN) – Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP)
Court 6
Borna Coric (CRO) – [Q] Cristian Garin (CHI)
Lorenzo Sonego (ITA) – [WC] Stan Wawrinka (SUI)
Court 7
[19] Karen Khachanov (RUS) – Adrian Mannarino (FRA)
[32] Flavio Cobolli (ITA) – Tomas Martin Etcheverry (ARG)
Court 8
Camilo Ugo Carabelli (ARG) – [Q] Learner Tien (USA)
Pablo Carreño Busta (ESP) – [Q] Kamil Majchrzak (POL)
Court 12
Gabriel Diallo (CAN) – Luca Nardi (ITA)
Marcos Giron (USA) – Yannick Hanfmann (GER)
Court 13
[31] Francisco Cerundolo (ARG) – Alexander Bublik (KAZ)
Federico Coria (ARG) – [Q] Tristan Boyer (USA)
Court 14
Zizou Bergs (BEL) – Facundo Diaz Acosta (ARG)
Court 15
Daniel Altmaier (GER) – Francesco Comesana (ARG)
