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ATP Montpellier: Korda beats Tsonga, today Murray, Struff, Novak in action

Sebastian Korda didn't give veteran Jo-Wilfried Tsonga a chance at the start of the ATP Tour 250 tournament in Montpellier.

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Don't be afraid of big names - Sebastian Korda
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Don't be afraid of big names - Sebastian Korda

Yes, Sebastian Korda has already beaten a man with a big name and a still strong ranking in Delray Beach this year (and also at the French Open in 2020) with John Isner. A success against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in his home country is at least on the same level. Especially since the 20-year-old Korda won 6: 4 and 6: 2 against Tsonga in Montpellier. The next task doesn't get any easier: Korda meets the Italian Lorenzo Sonego, who is seventh.

But not before Wednesday. On Tuesday, however, Andy Murray, a three-time major champion, is in action. The Scot received a wildcard from the organizers and will play against Egor Gerasimov from Belarus.

Also on the program is the domestic German duel between Jan-Lennard Struff and Peter Gojowczyk. Struff is in eighth position in Montpellier and makes the next attempt to his first tournament victory on the ATP Tour in individual. And Dennis Novak , Austria's number two, is also entering the tournament. Against veteran Gilles Simon, who will probably force Novak into long rallies.

Here the single tableau in Montpellier

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Feb 23, 2021, 09:55 am
last edit: Feb 23, 2021, 07:50 am