The Open 13 Provence in Marseille saw some thrilling Round of 16 action, with top seeds falling, rising stars making statements, and one player advancing without hitting a ball. Here’s a recap of the key results:
Altmaier Eases Past Virtanen
Germany’s Daniel Altmaier put on a solid performance, defeating Finland’s Otto Virtanen in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3. Altmaier’s consistency and sharp shot-making proved too much for Virtanen, as he booked his spot in the quarterfinals.
Medjedovic Stuns Khachanov in Upset Victory
One of the biggest surprises of the day came when Serbia’s Hamad Medjedovic took down third seed Karen Khachanov with a dominant 6-2, 6-3 win. The young Serbian was in complete control, overpowering the experienced Russian with aggressive baseline play and a strong serve.
Humbert Outlasts Bublik in Tight Battle
Ugo Humbert (2) kept the home crowd cheering as he edged past Alexander Bublik in a high-quality contest. The Frenchman held his nerve in a tiebreak-heavy match, securing a 7-6(7), 6-4 victory to move into the next round. Bublik’s creativity was on display, but Humbert’s resilience proved decisive.
Sonego Advances After Walkover from Van Assche
Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego (7) moved into the quarterfinals without even stepping on court, as France’s Luca Van Assche withdrew due to undisclosed reasons. Sonego will be well-rested heading into the next round, where he’ll look to capitalize on his fresh legs.
With quarterfinal spots secured, all eyes are now on the remaining contenders. Can Medjedovic continue his giant-killing run? Will Humbert carry the French hopes forward? Stay tuned for more exciting action from Marseille!
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