The first round ofAustralian Open 2025 ends this Tuesday. Four French people were placed with a derby on the program. Gaël Monfils38, measures himself against his young compatriot Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, 21 ans. Adrian Mannarino was logically dominated by Karen Khachanov while Corentin Moutet must resist Alexei Popyrin. Otherwise, Taylor Fritz, Holger Rune and Matteo Berrettini joined the second round, as did Daniil Medvedev. Alex de Minaur et Andrey Rublev will be on track. The Russian is entitled to a nice entry shock against the talented Joao Fonseca.
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Monfils wins a hell of a fight against Mpetshi
Gaël Monfils, 38 years old, facing Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, 21 ans, this clash of generations was 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 arrived on fire at Melbourne. Strong, he confirmed his great form by bringing down the French giant, semi-finalist in Brisbane7-6(7), 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-7(5), 6-4. After a fight of almost 4 hours, Monfils was able to make the difference by being on top in the exchange. Brilliant in return, Monfils achieved the feat of making almost as many aces as his compatriot, 18 against 19 for Mpetshi. The latter fought well, saving two match points in the third set, then three in the last set before giving in in the sixth. My son is still there and still proves it. He will have a shot to play next against Daniel Altmaier before potentially offering a third round against Taylor Fritz.
Mannarino loses and falls, Moutet against Popyrin
Adrian Mannarino, in difficulty for several months, was not finished since he started against Karen Khachanov. Logically, the Habs were defeated 7-6(5), 6-3, 6-3. Interesting in the first round, Manna’ then gave in to a more incisive Russian who took the game into his own hands. This defeat hurts. On January 27, Mannarino will fall in the ATP rankings and even leave the Top 100. He will be at best 105th but should even slip a few more ranks. Everything will be harder for the Frenchman from now on. 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 pushed in 5 sets, Fritz easy…
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 Openstarted against Kasidit Samrej, first Thai in the final draw of a Grand Slam since Danai Udomchoke in 2012. Well off to a good start, the Russian got bogged down before reacting at the right time and winning 6-2, 4-6, 3-6, 6-1, 6-2. Medvedev didn’t really tremble but he still had to raise his level to avoid a huge disappointment. The lack of rhythm was felt against Samrej bluffing.
Taylor Fritzfinalist of the last US Open and ATP Finalseasily disposed of Jenson Brooskby6-2, 6-0, 6-3. 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. His opponent had not played for two years… Matteo Berrettini won a nice victory against Cameron Norrie. Be careful of the Italian in these conditions… 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 and results for this Tuesday in Melbourne:
Rod Laver Arena
[5] Daniil Medvedev (RUS) – [WC] Kasidit Samrej (THA) 6-2, 4-6, 3-6, 6-1, 6-2
[8] Alex de Minaur (AUS) – Botic Van de Zandschulp (NED)
Margaret Court Arena
[13] Holger Rune (DEN) – Zhang Zhizhen (CHN) 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4
[9] Andrey Rublev (RUS) – [Q] Joao Fonseca (BRA)
John Cain Arena
[4] Taylor Fritz (USA) – [PR] Jenson Brooksby (USA) 6-2, 6-0, 6-3
[25] Alexei Popyrin (AUS) – Corentin Moutet (FRA)
It’s Arena
Matteo Berrettini (ITA) – Cameron Norrie (GBR) 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-1, 6-3
[16] Lorenzo Musetti (ITA) – Matteo Arnaldi (ITA)
1573 Arena
[18] Hubert Hurkacz (POL) – Tallon Greek Spoor (NED) 7-5, 6-4, 6-4
[21] Ben Shelton (USA) – Brandon Nakashima (USA)
Court 3
-Gaël Monfils (FRA) – [30] Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (FRA) 7-6(7), 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-7(5), 6-4
Rinky Hijikata (AUS) – [Q] Mitchell Krueger (USA)
Court 5
Miomir Kecmanovic (SRB) – Dusan Lajovic (SRB) 7-5, 3-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3
Denis Shapovalov (CAN) – Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP)
Court 6
[Q] Cristian Garin (CHI) – Borna Coric (CRO) 7-5, 6-1, 6-2
Lorenzo Sonego (ITA) – [WC] Stan Wawrinka (SUI)
Court 7
[19] Karen Khachanov (RUS) – Adrian Mannarino (FRA) 7-6(5), 6-3, 6-3
[32] Flavio Cobolli (ITA) – Tomas Martin Etcheverry (ARG)
Court 8
[Q] Learner Tien (USA) – Camilo Ugo Carabelli (ARG) 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-3, 5-7, 6-4
Pablo Carreño Busta (ESP) – [Q] Kamil Majchrzak (POL)
Court 12
Gabriel Diallo (CAN) – Luca Nardi (ITA) 6-7(1), 7-6(3) 5-7, 6-1, 6-2
Marcos Giron (USA) – Yannick Hanfmann (GER)
Court 13
[31] Francisco Cerundolo (ARG) – Alexander Bublik (KAZ) 7-6(1), 6-3, 6-2
Federico Coria (ARG) – [Q] Tristan Boyer (USA)
Court 14
Zizou Bergs (BEL) – Facundo Diaz Acosta (ARG)
Court 15
Daniel Altmaier (GER) – Francesco Comesana (ARG)
