Riedi Advances, Sinner Scrapes Through, Zverev Upset as Osaka Shows Promise at Open Sud de France
montpellier, france – Swiss qualifier Alexandre Riedi continued his extraordinary run at the Open Sud de France, further establishing himself as a rising talent on the ATP Tour.Meanwhile, top-seeded jannik Sinner battled through a challenging match against Denis Shapovalov, while Alexander Zverev suffered an unexpected defeat. Naomi Osaka also demonstrated renewed competitive edge.RiediS progress highlights a wave of emerging players challenging established stars. Sinner’s narrow escape underscores the increasing competitiveness at the top of men’s tennis, where even the world No.1 faces stern tests. Zverev’s early exit raises questions about his form, and Osaka’s performance signals a potential return to prominence for the former world No. 1.The tournament in Montpellier is serving as a key indicator for player form ahead of the upcoming major championships.
Sinner overcame a significant early deficit against Shapovalov, surviving a match where the Canadian led 3-0 and 4-0 in the third set. Sinner ultimately prevailed 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, despite struggles with his serve.
Andrey Rublev also faced a scare against Chak Wong, ranked 175th in the world, requiring 25 aces and 65 winners to secure a 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 victory.
Away from the court, a separate incident involving a polish businessman stealing a cap gifted to Kamil majchrzak by a child has drawn widespread condemnation online, damaging the individual’s reputation.