Herbert Advances to Second Round in Stuttgart After Dzumhur's Retirement
Pierre-Hugues Herbert came into the match against Damir Dzumhur with strong legs, as the Frenchman had come through the qualifiers.
On grass, a surface that suits him well, he managed to win the first set 6-4 and then broke early in the second set.
Unfortunately, the Bosnian retired due to injury after Herbert held his serve to lead 3-0.
In the next round, the Frenchman will face a tough opponent in Ben Shelton.
Stuttgart
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