Arthur Fils chose the ATP 250 in Hong Kong to launch his 2024 season. Thirty-sixth in the world and seeded number 8, he won his first round on Tuesday against Croatian Borna Gojo (72nd). But he needed three sets to check that first box. The Frenchman won 6-3, 4-6, 6-1, in 1h49.
A second round against Marc-Andrea Huesler
Even if his service was not there (63% of first serves, but only two aces), Fils held the bar on the important points. He thus dismissed 7 break points out of 8. Faced with a rival who slammed 9 aces, he especially took the upper hand in the exchange by hitting 18 winning shots. A reassuring start to the third set, where he quickly broke away 3-0, protected him from possible disillusionment.
Son will face in the second round a qualifier, the Swiss Marc-Andrea Huesler (194th in the world), who beat the Ukrainian Vitaly Sachko (6-4, 6-4).
2024-01-02 11:17:07
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