João Fonseca will ultimately not compete in the Brisbane tournament, due to a painful back. Reilly Opelka will face an Australian qualifier in the first round.
In Brisbane, the French contingent experienced a mixed day: three qualifications for Atmane, Halys and Cazaux, but also two bitter defeats for Gaston and Bonzi.
The ATP circuit regains its color in Australia. In Brisbane, Daniil Medvedev will lead the way, while Nick Kyrgios makes a highly anticipated return after a long absence.