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Bitpanda Hamburg Open: Zverev, Rublev Roll On
Top seed Alexander Zverev fired seven aces and won 31 of 35 first-serve points to down qualifier Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-1, 7-6(5). Fellow high seed Andrey Rublev followed suit with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Damir Dzumhur, while Brandon Nakashima moved through when Raphael Collignon retired at 6-5 in set one. German wild cards Justin Engel and Jan-Lennard Struff traded tiebreaks before Engel prevailed 7-6(4), 7-6(4), and other seeds Bautista Agut, Alexandre Muller and Jiri Lehecka sailed into round two.
Gonet Geneva Open: Arnaldi’s Comeback Caps Day
Italian eighth seed Matteo Arnaldi bounced back from a first-set tiebreak loss to overcome Hugo Gaston 6-7(6), 6-4, 6-4, showcasing eight aces and clutch break-point play. Kei Nishikori edged Learner Tien 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, and Quentin Halys rallied past Jaume Munar 4-6, 6-3, 7-6(5). Qualifiers Cameron Norrie and Sebastian Ofner also advanced alongside Marton Fucsovics and Jacob Fearnley.
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