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

164e, 375 points

Marozsan Fabian

48e, 1040 points

Mensik J • 16

Blanchet U • Q

7

6

4

6

7

3

6

7

Mensik Jakub

16e, 2425 points

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Thanks for the good words of support. And to d smith (cherrycoke) I am moved by your words and wish you had been around to experience what I'm referring to. As it is there are revolving groups of players each week. The ones in question might be moved out to another group 1 week in four. That means for 3 weeks of every 4 there is unfair play. If you are buying boosts the odds are greatly in your f...

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There are a group of players who feel the need to win and spend a bunch of money to add boosts to their predictions. That is ok if they have it to spend. Many of us do not.

I feel these should have their own group(s). An extra 4-6-8 points makes a difference in a week. I don't want to play in unfair rules.

To me it's just a game. A good one at that. And the developer deserves to get paid. But se...

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