Mikael Ymer vs Richard Gasquet will take place in the first round of the 2023 Lyon Open on May 22.
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Richard Gasquet made the choice to compete in a Challenger competition in Bordeaux after being eliminated early from the Rome Masters in the first round. His performance in the competition was uneven; he beat Thanasi Kokkinakis and Mikael Ymer with distinction before losing to eventual champion Ugo Humbert in the semifinals. Throughout his career, he has had a remarkable record of success in competitions played on French soil, and ATP Lyon is no different. He first won the title in Lyon in 2006, demonstrating his prowess on this particular stage. Gasquet’s strong performances are further supported by his impressive 5-1 record in the tournament’s first-round games.
Mikael Ymer had a strong start to the year, putting on impressive performances. He advanced to the finals of the Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve Challenger, the quarterfinals in Adelaide and Marseille. However, Ymer’s progress was derailed by an injury he suffered at the Miami Masters, which prevented him from competing for two months. The Swedish player returned to competitive tennis last week at the Bordeaux Challenger after a break due to injury. Despite taking some time off, he showed his fortitude by defeating Luca Van Assche and Hamad Medjedovic in three sets. However, Ymer’s tournament run came to an end in the quarterfinals against Richard Gasquet, who he fell to in two intense sets.
| Mikael Ymer vs Richard Gasquet | Match details |
|---|---|
| Date | May 22, 2023 |
| Surface | Clay |
| Tournament | Lyon Open |
| Stage | Round of 32 |
| Time (India) | 5:30 pm |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Richard Gasquet | 7-6, 6-3 (L) |
| Luca van Assche | 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 (W) |
| Hamad Medjedovic | 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 (W) |
| Alexei Popyrin | Walkover (L) |
| Alexei Popyrin | 6-2, 6-2 (L) |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Ugo Humbert | 6-0, 6-2 (L) |
| Mikael Ymer | 7-6, 6-3 (W) |
| Thanasi Kokkinakis | 6-1, 6-7, 5-7 (W) |
| Wu Yibing | 6-3, 3-6, 3-6 (L) |
| Hubert Hurkacz | 6-7, 6-4, 7-5 (L) |
Tied 2-2. The upcoming match between Mikael Ymer and Richard Gasquet is likely to be another closely contested contest, with both players having equal chances of winning, given their recent encounter at the Bordeaux Challenger just a few days ago.
Mikael Ymer vs Richard Gasquet will take place in the first round of the 2023 Lyon Open on May 22.
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