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Bonzi becomes France’s last player in Paris Masters qualifying
Benjamin Bonzi beat Tallon Griekspoor in the first round of qualifying for the Paris Masters in France.
The world No.
100 won 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-3 against the second seed.
Bonzi is the only French player left in qualifying after Hugo Gaston, Felix Balshaw and Adrian Mannarino lost.
He will play ninth seed Yannick Hanfmann, who beat French wildcard Felix Balshaw.
Seven places in the main draw are available, and players must win their final qualifying match to claim one.
The final qualifying round is on Sunday, November 1.
The main draw begins on Monday, November 2, with qualifying winners joining the tournament.
Benjamin Bonzi is the only French player remaining in qualifying for the Rolex Paris Masters.
The French wildcard beat second seed Tallon Griekspoor 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-3.
Bonzi will face ninth seed Yannick Hanfmann in the final qualifying round on Sunday, November 1.
The qualifying round offers seven places in the main draw, which starts on Monday, November 2.
- Who
- Benjamin Bonzi, the only French player left in qualifying, will face Yannick Hanfmann.
- What
- Bonzi beat second seed Tallon Griekspoor in the first qualifying round.
- When
- Saturday, October 31, 2026; the final qualifying round is on Sunday, November 1.
- Where
- Paris, at the Rolex Paris Masters.
- Why
- Bonzi advanced by winning his first-round match and is seeking a place in the main draw.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Qualifying began and all 14 first-round matches were completed.
The final qualifying round is scheduled to decide seven places in the main draw.
The main draw is scheduled to begin.
- Bonzi’s ranking
- No 100
- First-round result
- Bonzi beat Tallon Griekspoor 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-3
- Match duration
- 2 hours and 11 minutes
- Next opponent
- Yannick Hanfmann, ninth seed
- Main-draw places
- Seven qualifiers will advance