Drafted despite a defeat in qualifying, Arthur Rinderknech (85th) was able to rely on a more solid service to overcome the 35-year-old veteran Albert Ramos (72nd), who conceded his 9th consecutive defeat since 2017 on this surface .
In the first decisive game, Ramos could not score the slightest point and despite a better start in the second, he ended up losing on the 1st match point offered to the Frenchman, after 1h55 minutes of confrontation under a blazing sun.
“I had to survive on every point,” said the winner afterwards. “It’s difficult on grass, even more so with the heat. I will do my best for the future, it is important not to let go.
In the next round, Rinderknech will meet either his compatriot Constant Lestienne (73rd).
