Rinderknech Defeats Shapovalov and Advances to the Second Round in Stuttgart

Le 10/06/2025 à 12h15 par Clément Gehl

Arthur Rinderknech wasn’t favored in the draw at Stuttgart, as he faced the No. 5 seed, Denis Shapovalov, in his opening match.

However, the match started well for him with a break in the 5th game and a first set won 6-4.

The second set was more challenging as the Frenchman was broken twice and lost 6-2.

Rinderknech then regained his momentum in the final set, surprisingly clinching it 6-0.

In the next round, he will face Marton Fucsovics.

Shapovalov, Denis [5]

4

6

0

Rinderknech, Arthur

6

2

6

Rinderknech, Arthur

6

3

Fucsovics, Marton [Q]

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6

Stuttgart

Tableau

Arthur Rinderknech

54e, 982 points

Denis Shapovalov

24e, 1838 points

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