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The Advertiser
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Muller time runs out fast in Mallorca
Russian Roman Safiullin has upset French fifth seed Alexander Muller 7-6 (7-5) 7-5 in a tight opening-round contest at the Mallorca Open, while Corentin Moutet overcame home favourite Pedro Martinez 4-6 6-3 6-0 to reach the round of 16. After Safiullin claimed the first set Muller, who has only two career wins on grass, took a two-game lead in the second but Safiullin recovered to clinch it and will next face Serbia's Hamad Medjedovic. Muller's compatriot Moutet, fresh off his stunning victory over Taylor Fritz at Queen's last week, struggled with frustration in the first set against Martinez, smashing rackets and voicing his anger before losing the opener. The second set saw a more composed Moutet, who capitalised on Martinez's injury concerns to level the match before sealing a berth in the next round with a bagel in the decider. Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech beat Bosnian veteran Damir Dzumhur 6-4 4-6 7-5 to next meet Canadian second seed Felix Auger Aliassime while sixth seed Gabriel Diallo defeated Spain's Jaume Munar 7-5 6-3 to book a meeting with Serbian Laslo Djere. Tuesday's play opens with the all-Australian clash between 32-year-old qualifier Bernie Tomic, playing his first tour-level event for the first time since he qualified for the 2021 Australian Open, and Rinky Hijikata. At Eastbourne Briton Dan Evans, 170 in the world, battled back from a set down to defeat Miomir Kecmanovic in Monday's first round. The 35-year-old, who has received a wild card for Wimbledon, triumphed 3-6 6-4 6-4 against the Serbian world No. 49. He will face American second seed Tommy Paul - the 2023 runner-up - in round two. Russian Roman Safiullin has upset French fifth seed Alexander Muller 7-6 (7-5) 7-5 in a tight opening-round contest at the Mallorca Open, while Corentin Moutet overcame home favourite Pedro Martinez 4-6 6-3 6-0 to reach the round of 16. After Safiullin claimed the first set Muller, who has only two career wins on grass, took a two-game lead in the second but Safiullin recovered to clinch it and will next face Serbia's Hamad Medjedovic. Muller's compatriot Moutet, fresh off his stunning victory over Taylor Fritz at Queen's last week, struggled with frustration in the first set against Martinez, smashing rackets and voicing his anger before losing the opener. The second set saw a more composed Moutet, who capitalised on Martinez's injury concerns to level the match before sealing a berth in the next round with a bagel in the decider. Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech beat Bosnian veteran Damir Dzumhur 6-4 4-6 7-5 to next meet Canadian second seed Felix Auger Aliassime while sixth seed Gabriel Diallo defeated Spain's Jaume Munar 7-5 6-3 to book a meeting with Serbian Laslo Djere. Tuesday's play opens with the all-Australian clash between 32-year-old qualifier Bernie Tomic, playing his first tour-level event for the first time since he qualified for the 2021 Australian Open, and Rinky Hijikata. At Eastbourne Briton Dan Evans, 170 in the world, battled back from a set down to defeat Miomir Kecmanovic in Monday's first round. The 35-year-old, who has received a wild card for Wimbledon, triumphed 3-6 6-4 6-4 against the Serbian world No. 49. He will face American second seed Tommy Paul - the 2023 runner-up - in round two. Russian Roman Safiullin has upset French fifth seed Alexander Muller 7-6 (7-5) 7-5 in a tight opening-round contest at the Mallorca Open, while Corentin Moutet overcame home favourite Pedro Martinez 4-6 6-3 6-0 to reach the round of 16. After Safiullin claimed the first set Muller, who has only two career wins on grass, took a two-game lead in the second but Safiullin recovered to clinch it and will next face Serbia's Hamad Medjedovic. Muller's compatriot Moutet, fresh off his stunning victory over Taylor Fritz at Queen's last week, struggled with frustration in the first set against Martinez, smashing rackets and voicing his anger before losing the opener. The second set saw a more composed Moutet, who capitalised on Martinez's injury concerns to level the match before sealing a berth in the next round with a bagel in the decider. Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech beat Bosnian veteran Damir Dzumhur 6-4 4-6 7-5 to next meet Canadian second seed Felix Auger Aliassime while sixth seed Gabriel Diallo defeated Spain's Jaume Munar 7-5 6-3 to book a meeting with Serbian Laslo Djere. Tuesday's play opens with the all-Australian clash between 32-year-old qualifier Bernie Tomic, playing his first tour-level event for the first time since he qualified for the 2021 Australian Open, and Rinky Hijikata. At Eastbourne Briton Dan Evans, 170 in the world, battled back from a set down to defeat Miomir Kecmanovic in Monday's first round. The 35-year-old, who has received a wild card for Wimbledon, triumphed 3-6 6-4 6-4 against the Serbian world No. 49. He will face American second seed Tommy Paul - the 2023 runner-up - in round two. Russian Roman Safiullin has upset French fifth seed Alexander Muller 7-6 (7-5) 7-5 in a tight opening-round contest at the Mallorca Open, while Corentin Moutet overcame home favourite Pedro Martinez 4-6 6-3 6-0 to reach the round of 16. After Safiullin claimed the first set Muller, who has only two career wins on grass, took a two-game lead in the second but Safiullin recovered to clinch it and will next face Serbia's Hamad Medjedovic. Muller's compatriot Moutet, fresh off his stunning victory over Taylor Fritz at Queen's last week, struggled with frustration in the first set against Martinez, smashing rackets and voicing his anger before losing the opener. The second set saw a more composed Moutet, who capitalised on Martinez's injury concerns to level the match before sealing a berth in the next round with a bagel in the decider. Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech beat Bosnian veteran Damir Dzumhur 6-4 4-6 7-5 to next meet Canadian second seed Felix Auger Aliassime while sixth seed Gabriel Diallo defeated Spain's Jaume Munar 7-5 6-3 to book a meeting with Serbian Laslo Djere. Tuesday's play opens with the all-Australian clash between 32-year-old qualifier Bernie Tomic, playing his first tour-level event for the first time since he qualified for the 2021 Australian Open, and Rinky Hijikata. At Eastbourne Briton Dan Evans, 170 in the world, battled back from a set down to defeat Miomir Kecmanovic in Monday's first round. The 35-year-old, who has received a wild card for Wimbledon, triumphed 3-6 6-4 6-4 against the Serbian world No. 49. He will face American second seed Tommy Paul - the 2023 runner-up - in round two.
Perth Now
7 hours ago
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- Perth Now
Muller time runs out fast in Mallorca
Russian Roman Safiullin has upset French fifth seed Alexander Muller 7-6 (7-5) 7-5 in a tight opening-round contest at the Mallorca Open, while Corentin Moutet overcame home favourite Pedro Martinez 4-6 6-3 6-0 to reach the round of 16. After Safiullin claimed the first set Muller, who has only two career wins on grass, took a two-game lead in the second but Safiullin recovered to clinch it and will next face Serbia's Hamad Medjedovic. Muller's compatriot Moutet, fresh off his stunning victory over Taylor Fritz at Queen's last week, struggled with frustration in the first set against Martinez, smashing rackets and voicing his anger before losing the opener. The second set saw a more composed Moutet, who capitalised on Martinez's injury concerns to level the match before sealing a berth in the next round with a bagel in the decider. Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech beat Bosnian veteran Damir Dzumhur 6-4 4-6 7-5 to next meet Canadian second seed Felix Auger Aliassime while sixth seed Gabriel Diallo defeated Spain's Jaume Munar 7-5 6-3 to book a meeting with Serbian Laslo Djere. Tuesday's play opens with the all-Australian clash between 32-year-old qualifier Bernie Tomic, playing his first tour-level event for the first time since he qualified for the 2021 Australian Open, and Rinky Hijikata. At Eastbourne Briton Dan Evans, 170 in the world, battled back from a set down to defeat Miomir Kecmanovic in Monday's first round. The 35-year-old, who has received a wild card for Wimbledon, triumphed 3-6 6-4 6-4 against the Serbian world No. 49. He will face American second seed Tommy Paul - the 2023 runner-up - in round two.
Straits Times
10 hours ago
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- Straits Times
Safiullin upsets Muller, Moutet through in Mallorca
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 25, 2025 Russia's Roman Safiullin in action during his first round match against France's Frances Tiafoe REUTERS/Lisi Niesner Russian Roman Safiullin upset French fifth seed Alexander Muller 7-6(5) 7-5 in a tight opening-round contest at the Mallorca Open on Monday, while Corentin Moutet overcame home favourite Pedro Martinez 4-6 6-3 6-0 to reach the round of 16. Safiullin put pressure on Muller from the outset but the Frenchman fought hard to force a first-set tiebreak, which the Russian then claimed 7-6(5). Muller, who has only two career wins on grass, took a two-game lead in the second but Safiullin recovered to clinch it and will next face Serbia's Hamad Medjedovic. Muller's compatriot Moutet, fresh off his stunning victory over Taylor Fritz at Queen's last week, struggled with frustration in the first set against Martinez, smashing rackets and voicing his anger before losing the opener. The second set saw a more composed Moutet, who capitalised on Martinez's injury concerns to level the match before sealing a berth in the next round with a bagel in the decider. "I'm coming from Queens, so I didn't have much time to recover," Moutet said. "I was trying to recover from the long matches I played there. "I know you were rooting for the Spanish guy, so sorry for that, but I'm happy to be here one more round in a few days." Moutet will now play German eighth seed Daniel Altmaier. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
10 hours ago
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- The Star
Tennis-Safiullin upsets Muller, Moutet through in Mallorca
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 25, 2025 Russia's Roman Safiullin in action during his first round match against France's Frances Tiafoe REUTERS/Lisi Niesner (Reuters) -Russian Roman Safiullin upset French fifth seed Alexander Muller 7-6(5) 7-5 in a tight opening-round contest at the Mallorca Open on Monday, while Corentin Moutet overcame home favourite Pedro Martinez 4-6 6-3 6-0 to reach the round of 16. Safiullin put pressure on Muller from the outset but the Frenchman fought hard to force a first-set tiebreak, which the Russian then claimed 7-6(5). Muller, who has only two career wins on grass, took a two-game lead in the second but Safiullin recovered to clinch it and will next face Serbia's Hamad Medjedovic. Muller's compatriot Moutet, fresh off his stunning victory over Taylor Fritz at Queen's last week, struggled with frustration in the first set against Martinez, smashing rackets and voicing his anger before losing the opener. The second set saw a more composed Moutet, who capitalised on Martinez's injury concerns to level the match before sealing a berth in the next round with a bagel in the decider. "I'm coming from Queens, so I didn't have much time to recover," Moutet said. "I was trying to recover from the long matches I played there. "I know you were rooting for the Spanish guy, so sorry for that, but I'm happy to be here one more round in a few days." Moutet will now play German eighth seed Daniel Altmaier. (Reporting by Suramya Kaushik in Bengaluru; Editing by Ken Ferris)
Reuters
11 hours ago
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- Reuters
Safiullin upsets Muller, Moutet through in Mallorca
June 23 (Reuters) - Russian Roman Safiullin upset French fifth seed Alexander Muller 7-6(5) 7-5 in a tight opening-round contest at the Mallorca Open on Monday, while Corentin Moutet overcame home favourite Pedro Martinez 4-6 6-3 6-0 to reach the round of 16. Safiullin put pressure on Muller from the outset but the Frenchman fought hard to force a first-set tiebreak, which the Russian then claimed 7-6(5). Muller, who has only two career wins on grass, took a two-game lead in the second but Safiullin recovered to clinch it and will next face Serbia's Hamad Medjedovic. Muller's compatriot Moutet, fresh off his stunning victory over Taylor Fritz at Queen's last week, struggled with frustration in the first set against Martinez, smashing rackets and voicing his anger before losing the opener. The second set saw a more composed Moutet, who capitalised on Martinez's injury concerns to level the match before sealing a berth in the next round with a bagel in the decider. "I'm coming from Queens, so I didn't have much time to recover," Moutet said. "I was trying to recover from the long matches I played there. "I know you were rooting for the Spanish guy, so sorry for that, but I'm happy to be here one more round in a few days." Moutet will now play German eighth seed Daniel Altmaier.
