Positive debut for Lorenzo Musetti and Matteo Giant at Roland Garroswhere they both hit the pass for the second round of the Parisian Slam.
The Tuscan tennis player, number 8 of the Seeding and fresh from Best Ranking (N.7 ATP), passed the German in three sets Yannick Hanfmann (n.137), coming from the qualifications. Musetti imposed himself with a score of 7-5, 6-2, 6-0 in two hours and eight minutes, demonstrating solidity and character after a complicated start. “It was not an easy first set because of the wind, but the service was the key to the game,” explained the carrine. Excited for the atmosphere of the central, Musetti added: «I heard some pressure, but it is also a great honor to be here. The last few months have been incredible and I took that extra step I needed. ” A thought also for Rafael Nadal, Celebrated in Paris: «For me it was a real inspiration. His mentality and his work ethics make him one of the greatest ever. “
In the next round Musetti will face the winner of the challenge between Galan and Royer.
Winning debut also for Matteo Gigantewho obtained his first career statement in a Slam tournament. The number 167 ATP dominated the Lebanese Benjamin Hassan (n.220), with a clear 6-4, 6-2, 6-0. Next obstacle: Stefanos Tsitsipas or Tomas Martin etcheverry.
Nothing to do instead for Luca Nardiwho cannot unlock on French red earth. The Marche, number 95 of the ranking, was eliminated by the Hungarian Fabian marozsan (n.56), with the score of 6-2, 6-3, 7-6 (3). Marozsan, who has lost only one set in the previous three against Nardi, will challenge in the second round Carlos Alcaraz or Giulio Zeppieri.
In the women’s scoreboard, red disk for Lucrezia Stefaninibeaten in two sets from Teichmann (double 6-4). A little more tiring than expected the debut for the Rome champion, Jasmine Paoliniwho got the better of three sets of the Chinese Yuanexceeded 6-1/4-6/6-3.