The Lyon Challenger, the Sopra Stéria Opencontinued this Thursday with the end of the second round. After winning a big fight against Arthur Géa (wc) in the first round, the number 3 seed, Luca Van Assche this time contained Spanish Javier Barranco in two sets 6-2, 7-5. Not without difficulty since he was trailing 5-1, 30-0 in the second set before coming back. He will challenge Raphael Collignon in quarters. A satisfaction for the French number 13 who has great ambitions on the secondary circuit.
The Lucas Pouille Interview in Lyon, with Tennis Actu
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“I had a little loss of concentration…”
“It was not an easy match, there is never an easy match. I managed to get into position well at the start, then I had a little drop in concentration” declared the 105th player in the world after the match. Indeed, the Habs started well before collapsing in the second set, led 5-1 30-0 and with their backs to the wall. “I managed to get back into it at the end to win in two sets so I’m satisfied. I knew that by getting back into it well with a lot of energy, I could come back. At 5-1 30-0, it “It was hard to imagine winning the set. I managed to take a game to regain the intensity, then it was good to hold on.”
“I’m more likely to win the title in Challenger than in ATP 250. When I come here, it’s to win the tournament, but also to repeat matches and take points. Which I manage to do well” added the Frenchman, who wants to return to the ATP circuit “as soon as possible.” In the meantime, he will find the Belgian Raphaël Collignon413th in the ATP, in the quarter-finals.
Hugo Gaston, also qualified for the quarter-finals in Lyon
2024-06-13 18:28:00
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