ATP: Gilles Simon remains the champion of Metz - for now
Gilles Simon showed again at his last appearance at the ATP Tour 250 tournament in Metz how much he cares about this event.
by tennisnet.com
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Sep 21, 2022, 08:10 am
Gilles Simon has chosen a different path than Roger Federer, namely a resignation in installments. Simon is going through a few stations in his eventful tennis life again this season, and it will be over by November at the latest. unless the Frenchman still feels a little desire to compete with the young professionals on the Challenger Tour.
The now 37-year-old Simon always liked to stop by in Metz, he was able to accumulate a total of three titles there over the years. Will there be anyone else on the farewell tour? That is rather unlikely, especially since industry giants such as Daniil Medvedev or Hubert Hurkacz are also at the start. The start against David Goffin, who was also champion in Metz in 2014, went well for Gilles Simon: he won 6: 3 and 6: 3 and played against Lorenzo Sonego in round two.
Simon is defeated by Thiem in Metz
"We've known each other for a long time and I'm always happy to play against David," said Simon after the match. "I really didn't have much confidence in myself before the match because I know how well he can play and I'm never sure what performance I'll show." In the end, the former number six in the world was safe Victory.
Simon didn't come to Metz with a lot of self-confidence: last week he lost the first round of the ATP Challenger tournament in Rennes after a strong start against Dominic Thiem. The Austrian has to play another French veteran tonight, Richard Gasquet (live from 6 p.m. on Sky Sport Austria and in our live ticker).