Pedro Martinez will face Arthur Fils in the finalof the BNP Paribas Primrose Tournament
    Pedro Martinez will face Arthur Fils in the finalof the BNP Paribas Primrose Tournament
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    Pedro Martinez will face Arthur Fils in the finalof the BNP Paribas Primrose Tournament

    18 May 2024

    Bordeaux, May 18th - For this new day at the BNP Paribas Primrose tournament, the public had the opportunity to witness 4 high-level semifinals, with players who distinguished themselves with solid performances and a determination to go all the way. This sunny day was marked by exciting matches, reflecting the stakes of this crucial stage of the tournament.
    To start off the day, the French players Quentin Halys and Nicolas Mahut qualified for the semifinals this morning by defeating Francisco Cabral and Nicolás Barrientos. Later in the afternoon, they also managed to overcome the duo Albano Olivetti and Yuki Bhambri after a tight tiebreak (9-7). They advance to the final of the BNP Paribas Primrose, where they will face the British-American duo Robert Galloway and Julian Cash.
    The first singles semifinal of the day began around 2:00 PM and showcased the prodigy Juncheng Shang against Pedro Martínez, the tournament's second seed. From the first set, the surface specialist Spaniard emerged victorious by resisting the devastating forehand of the Chinese player. Martínez dominated the second set while his imprecise opponent conceded, thus seeing his adventure at the Villa Primrose come to an end (7-5/2-6). The Spanish player is gaining momentum in the tournament and can dream of a triumph in Bordeaux!
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    It was an all-French clash that took place around 4:00 PM on the Agence Côte Ouest Central Court for a spot in the final. Arthur Fils, one of the tournament favorites, faced a tough challenge against the 2018 finalist, Grégoire Barrère. In an opening set that favored the young Frenchman, Fils won 6-4 before concluding the second set 6-4. The tense spectators were able to witness a victory that made Arthur Fils the 13th French player to reach a final at the BNP Paribas Primrose Tournament.
    Tomorrow, the singles and doubles finals will take place. First, the doubles final, where the French pair Quentin Halys and Nicolas Mahut will challenge the duo Robert Galloway and Julian Cash.
    To end the day on a high note, the singles final will see Arthur Fils face Pedro Martínez. The atmosphere on the Agence Côte Ouest Central Court promises to be electric! The top two seeds of the tournament are eager to lift the BNP Paribas Primrose trophy!
    Will another Frenchman succeed Ugo Humbert? Or will the tournament take on an Iberian flavor?
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    About BNP Paribas Primrose Tournament

    Founded in 1897, Villa Primrose has become a true institution, with its social dimension making it one of Bordeaux’s most dynamic economical networks. The club embodies the culture of sport and the great tradition of French Tennis. Since 2008, the BNP Paribas Primrose occupied the center of the stage among the Challenger Tournaments in France.
    Ideally located in the clay-court tournament calendar, and living up to Villa Primrose’s reputation for its hospitality and ambiance, its list of champions is as prestigious as the history of its organizing club : Gasquet, Humbert, Benneteau, Monfils, Darcis, Pouille… With the establishment of a new category in 2023, the BNP Paribas Primrose Tournament became an ATP Challenger 175, the highest level in the Challenger Circuit.
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