Qualifier Jeremy Chardy recorded his first victory in five matches against Gilles Simon, a semi-finalist at the 2012 Rolex Paris Masters, 6-3, 6-0 in 66 minutes on Monday. He advances to play No. 14 seed Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain in the second round. French wild card Nicolas Mahut scraped past Canadian qualifier Vasek Pospisil 5-7, 7-5, 7-6(4) in two hours and 35 minutes. Pospisil hit 12 aces and lost only six of his first-service points (49/55), while Mahut — who will now challenge Nitto ATP Finals contender Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain — struck 11 aces and lost seven of his first-service points (47/54). “I feel good physically and I have a lot of energy,” said Mahut. “I was...
Dominic Thiem is enjoying the luxury of playing Paris, having already qualified for London, and is looking for a good week to find his return to form. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com.
Pablo Carreño Busta is feeling healthy after being sidelined with an injury after the US Open, and is confident in his game after getting a win under his belt in Vienna. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com.