Benjamin Bonzi took advantage of Casper Ruud’s lack of rhythm to beat him 6-4 6-4 in the last 16 in Metz on Wednesday. Halys qualified for the quarters by beating Herbert.
It’s the biggest win of his career. Benjamin Bonzi defeated the world No. 7 and No. 2 seed at the ATP 250 in Metz on Wednesday. Casper Ruud 6-4 6-4. The Norwegian’s lack of rhythm and late arrival in Lorraine explain the former two-time French Open finalist’s poor performance. This is the first time the 28-year-old has beaten a member of the top 10.
Meanwhile, Quentin Halys beat Pierre-Hughes Herbert 6-1 4-6 6-4 in three sets and will face Bonzi in the quarter-finals. Hugo Gaston lost to Zizou Bergs 6-4 7-5 and Luca Van Assche to Cameron Norrie 6-3 3-6 6-1.