Rédaction Africa Links 24 with ALM
Published on 2024-04-04 11:27:45
The Swiss tennis player Stanislas Wawrinka and the Spanish player Roberto Carballés Baena have both secured their spots in the round of 16 of the 38th edition of the Grand Prix Hassan II tennis tournament, which will continue until April 7 at the Royal Court Tennis Club in Marrakech (RTCMA).
Stan Wawrinka (ranked 82nd in the world), winner of 16 singles titles on the ATP circuit, including three Grand Slam tournaments, defeated the Spanish player Albert Ramos-Viñolas (ranked 103rd) in two sets (6-1, 6-4). Meanwhile, defending champion Roberto Carballés Baena (ranked 64th) advanced after his opponent, Italian Matteo Gigante, withdrew during the second set (6-2, 2-0).
The last Arab player still in the tournament, Jordanian Abdullah Shelbayh (ranked 230th), was defeated by Italian Flavio Cobolli (ranked 63rd) in straight sets (6-1, 6-4). It is worth noting that the four players who received byes in the first round – Serbian Laslo Djere (ranked 34th and top seed of the tournament), Austrian Sebastian Ofner (ranked 47th), British Daniel Evans (ranked 42nd), and Italian Lorenzo Sonego (ranked 61st) – entered the competition on Wednesday in the round of 16.
The second round of the Grand Prix Hassan II promises to be highly competitive with exciting matches, including one between British player Daniel Evans, the third seed of the tournament, and defending champion Roberto Carballés Baena.
Under the patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and organized by the Royal Moroccan Tennis Federation (FRMT), the Grand Prix Hassan II, held since 2016 at the RTCMA courts, brings together top tennis stars for an unforgettable experience for fans eager to witness intense exchanges on clay courts.
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