Royer, Lucky Loser in Brussels, Wins First Round Against Baez

Le 14/10/2025 à 13h32 par Clément Gehl

Valentin Royer had lost in the final round of the ATP 250 Brussels qualifiers to Gilles Arnaud Bailly. However, Roberto Bautista-Agut's last-minute withdrawal allowed him to enter the main draw as a lucky loser.

The Frenchman seized this opportunity and won his first-round match against Sebastian Baez with a score of 6-2, 6-3, saving the only break point he faced.

He will face Benjamin Bonzi in the next round, who defeated Reilly Opelka.

Royer, Valentin [LL]

6

Baez, Sebastian [6]

2

3

Brussels

Tableau

Valentin Royer

70e, 847 points

Sebastian Baez

44e, 1155 points

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