13 Jan 2025; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Arthur Rinderknech from France meets a forehand during his match against Frances Tiefoe in the United States of America in the first round of the men’s singles at 2025 Australian Open in Melbourne Park. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Pictures No. 7 Frö Arthur Rinderknech beat colleague Harold Mayot 7-6 (2), 2-6, 6-1 to proceed at Open Occitanie on Tuesday in Montpellier, France.
Rinderknech, ranked 61st the world, fired 16 aces and overcame seven double errors while saved 14 out of 16 break points to Best Mayot.
No. 5 Seed Tallon Griekspoor in the Netherlands had an easier time to pass countryman Botic van de Zandschulp 7-5, 6-3 in its opener. Griekspoor saved 5 of 7 break points, went 4-for-4 to break the opponent’s serving and benefited by 10 double errors by van de Zandschulp.
Other winners included American Christopher Eubanks, Italian Mattia Bellucci, qualifying Richard Gasquet and Constant Lestienne, both in France, all in straight sets. Eubanks will meet No. 1 Seed Andrey Rublev from Russia in the round of 16.
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