I've been thinking for a while that I'm capable of competing with these players," Blanchet's joy after his first Grand Slam victory

le 25/08/2025 à 16h11

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Ugo Blanchet, who came through the qualifiers, advanced past the first round of the US Open yesterday by defeating Fabian Marozsan, ranked 53rd in the world (6-4, 3-6, 7-6, 6-2).

At 26 years old, this marks his very first win in the main draw of a Grand Slam. In the second round, he will face Jakub Mensik. But for now, the Frenchman is savoring this impressive run in New York and his growing confidence in major tournaments:

"The journey to get here has been long. It's truly an incredible feeling. I've been thinking for a while that I'm capable of competing with these players. I didn't play very well last year in Grand Slams.

I was probably putting too much pressure on myself with the event. This season, especially since Roland-Garros where I played very well, I've somewhat demystified the Grand Slam. It was a matter of opportunity, and I'm glad I seized it here.

Blanchet U • Q

Marozsan F

6

3

7

6

4

6

2

Blanchet Ugo

145e, 427 points

Marozsan Fabian

51e, 1025 points

Mensik J • 16

Blanchet U • Q

7

6

4

6

7

3

6

7

Mensik Jakub

19e, 2180 points

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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Nov 30/25

What a finish this is.. I believe King has used his boost for today. Skelp is closing strong. Two wins and he claims 1st if I lose my last prediction.

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