The European indoor tennis season is well underway in France, with players vying to conclude the year on a high note. On the second day of the Metz tournament, three French players will compete, looking to keep the title at home. Last year, Benjamin Bonzi secured the championship, raising expectations for local talent this season.
ATP Metz Day 2 Predictions
Learner Tien vs Ugo Blanchet
This matchup marks the first encounter between Learner Tien and Ugo Blanchet. Despite reaching the third round at the recent US Open, Blanchet remains winless in the main draw of ATP events this year. However, he did capture a title at the Challenger level in Koblenz. In his home tournament, Blanchet will face Tien, who has emerged as a rising talent.
- Learner Tien: The American teenager recently made headlines by reaching his first ATP final in Beijing, where he was defeated by Jannik Sinner. He started the year outside the top 100 but now holds the No. 39 ranking.
- Ugo Blanchet: As a local player, he enjoys some advantage from the home crowd but will need a strong performance to secure a win.
This match will showcase Tien’s consistent serving and court coverage against Blanchet’s desire to break his winless streak. The prediction leans towards Tien winning in three sets.
Aleksandar Kovacevic vs Clement Tabur
Aleksandar Kovacevic, despite a challenging season, maintains a spot in the top 100 rankings. Earlier this year, he won a Challenger title and reached the final in Los Cabos. Now, he seeks an opening-round victory in Metz after an early exit in Paris.
- Clement Tabur: Primarily a Challenger tour player, Tabur could present a tricky challenge, especially with home crowd support.
However, Kovacevic is expected to leverage his experience, likely securing a win in three sets.
Matteo Berrettini vs Quentin Halys
Matteo Berrettini, who has faced injury issues, seems to be enjoying a solid run since his return in September. Although he exited early in Hangzhou and Shanghai, he reached the quarterfinals in Vienna and hopes to maintain that momentum in Metz.
- Quentin Halys: Aside from a semifinal appearance in Dubai this season, Halys has struggled with consistency.
With Berrettini in good health and benefiting from favorable indoor conditions, he is anticipated to secure a straightforward victory over Halys. The prediction favors Berrettini winning in two sets.
With exciting matches slated for the day, the Metz tournament promises thrilling tennis action as players aim to build momentum heading into the final stages of the season.
