Atmane, Mannarino, Cazaux: Qualifiers Learn Their First-Round Opponents in Beijing
This Wednesday, four players qualified for the main draw of the ATP 500 tournament in Beijing. Among them were three French players: Terence Atmane, Adrian Mannarino, and Arthur Cazaux. They defeated Botic van de Zandschulp (7-6, 7-6), Jesper De Jong (6-4, 6-4), and Quentin Halys (4-6, 5-1 ret.), respectively. With the conclusion of the final qualifying round, the full lineup for the main draw is now known.
As a result, Atmane will face Zhang Zhizhen, who has dropped to 370th in the world rankings. Mannarino will take on Alexander Bublik, who was recently crowned champion in Hangzhou, setting up an exciting match. Arthur Cazaux has drawn Shang Juncheng.
It is worth noting that David Goffin, who eliminated Arthur Rinderknech in recent hours, will face Tomas Martin Etcheverry, who withdrew in the quarterfinals of the ATP 250 tournament in Hangzhou against Corentin Moutet in recent days.
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