Bordeaux, May 18, 2023 – On this 5th day of the tournament, the matches continue and the encounters intensify. The Agence Côte Ouest Central Court delighted its spectators with French representatives in each match!
The day started with the victory of the duo HERBERT/MAHUT against the Argentine pair ANDREOZZI/DURAN (6-7 / 6-4 / 10-7). On the other hand, the second French pair CHARDY/OLIVETTI (FRA) was defeated, unlike the duo DOUMBIA/REBOUL who easily emerged victorious from their quarterfinal match.
After his impressive victory against Dominic THIEM (AUT), Corentin MOUTET (FRA) fell rather predictably to the tournament's top seed, Jan-Lennard STRUFF (GER), in 2 sets (3-6 / 2-6). Simultaneously on Court No. 1, Tomas Martin ETCHEVERRY (ARG) triumphed over Albert RAMOS-VINOLAS (ESP) (6-3 / 6-3).
French players steal the show
Richard GASQUET (FRA) and Mikael YMER (SWE) engaged in a real battle. The first set was evenly matched, leading to a tight tie-break ultimately won by the French player (16-14). Supported by an enthusiastic crowd and after long exchanges, it was ultimately the spectators' favorite who emerged victorious (7-6 / 6-3).
To conclude the day, the duel between Ugo HUMBERT (FRA) and Stan WAWRINKA (SUI) offered an intense contest in the first set, which ended with a score of 7-5 in favor of the Frenchman. The second set was completely dominated by an in-form HUMBERT, thoroughly motivated to go as far as possible. The match concluded with a score of 7-5 / 6-1, with the Frenchman causing an upset by defeating the former world No. 3.
Tomorrow's semifinals promise to be captivating, with the encounter between STRUFF (GER) and ETCHEVERRY (ARG), as well as an all-French semifinal between GASQUET (FRA) and HUMBERT (FRA).
"Discovery of Sports and Paralympic Sports" Day at Villa Primrose
Alongside the tournament, the focus was on sports in general and para sports, with the presence of three Paralympic medalists: Khalifa YOUME in blind football, and para fencers Damien TOKATLIAN and Romain NOBLE. The day concluded with a Gala match featuring players from the Union Bordeaux Bègles rugby team alongside Fabrice SANTORO, the event's sponsor, Marc GICQUEL, Edouard ROGER-VASSELIN, and Quentin HALYS.
Update of the singles and doubles draws :
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Contacts
7C Com - Amélie MOLVINGER - amelie.molvinger@7ccom.fr - 06.83.72.03.67
7C Com - Rémy BAILLY - remy.bailly@7ccom.fr - 06.37.08.84.19
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About BNP Paribas Primrose tournament
Founded in 1897, Villa Primrose has become a true institution whose social dimension makes it one of the most dynamic economic networks in Bordeaux. The club carries in its DNA the culture of sport and the great tradition of French Tennis. Since 2008, the BNP Paribas Primrose has been at the top of Challengers tournaments in France.
Ideally located in the calendar of tournaments on clay and up to the reputation of Villa Primrose in terms of quality of reception and atmosphere, its prize list is as prestigious as the history of its organizing club: Gasquet, Benneteau , Monfils, Darcis, Pouille… The tournament has continued to move upmarket to reach the highest level of Challengers in the world in 2022: ATP Challenger 125. With the creation this year of a new category of challengers, the BNP Paribas Primrose will take up the challenge to become an ATP Challenger 175.
