Dutch Tennis Players Fall in Beijing Qualifiers

Van de Zandschulp exit Beijing qualifiers

Dutch tennis players Botic van de Zandschulp and Jesper de Jong lose in Beijing qualifiers. Tallon Griekspoor remains the sole Dutch representative in the tournament.

The match was part of the ATP Beijing qualifying tournament, held on a hard court...

Dutch tennis players Botic van de Zandschulp and Jesper de Jong have been eliminated from the Beijing ATP Masters tournament qualifiers. Van de Zandschulp, ranked 84th in the world, lost to Frenchman Terence Atmane in two tiebreaks, 6-7 (5) 6-7 (7). Atmane, ranked 68th in the ATP rankings, proved too strong despite Van de Zandschulp's impressive 14 winners. Meanwhile, Jesper de Jong, ranked 79th, fell to French veteran Adrian Mannarino with a score of 6-4, 6-4.

De Jong had a promising start in the qualifiers, beating Tristan Schoolkate before facing Mannarino. Although De Jong managed to break Mannarino in the second set, the French player regained composure and sealed the win. With these losses, Tallon Griekspoor is now the sole Dutch representative in Beijing, facing Corentin Moutet in the first round.

Terence Atmane, the third seed in the qualifying tournament, faced off against Botic Van de Zandschulp in a thrilling match. Despite struggling to find his rhythm initially, Atmane managed to force a tiebreak after conceding the first break. Interestingly, he achieved this despite hitting less than half of Van de Zandschulp's winners, with only 6 winners compared to Van de Zandschulp's 14. Atmane also had fewer service points and return points.

In the tiebreak, Atmane took control by securing three consecutive minibreaks. However, Van de Zandschulp fought back to level the tiebreak. Atmane ultimately sealed the set with a 7-5 tiebreak win, breaking Van de Zandschulp a fourth time. This win showcases Atmane's resilience and determination on the court.

Match Statistics:

• Winners: Atmane (19), Van de Zandschulp (26)
• Aces: Atmane (8), Van de Zandschulp (7)
• Double Faults: Atmane (8), Van de Zandschulp (1)
• First Serve Points Won: Atmane (90%), Van de Zandschulp (84%)
• Second Serve Points Won: Atmane (51%), Van de Zandschulp (69%)¹m

The match was part of the ATP Beijing qualifying tournament, held on a hard court. Both players demonstrated impressive skills, but Atmane's ability to capitalize on crucial points ultimately gave him the edge he needed to win.

The second set was a closely contested affair, with neither player giving away a single break. This led to another tiebreak, where both players held their serves until the eighth point. Van de Zandschulp finally managed to break Atmane, but he couldn't hold onto the advantage, giving up two service points and allowing Atmane to take his first two match points.

Atmane sealed the win on his third match point, taking the tiebreak 9-7 and eliminating Van de Zandschulp from the Beijing tournament. Despite a strong performance from the Dutchman, Atmane's resilience and ability to capitalize on crucial points ultimately gave him the edge he needed to advance.

Mannarino Ends Dutch Hopes in Beijing

Jesper de Jong's bid for a spot in the Beijing ATP Masters tournament was ended by French veteran Adrian Mannarino, who won 6-4, 6-4. This marks another instance where Mannarino has thwarted Dutch hopes, having previously defeated Tallon Griekspoor at the US Open just a month ago.

Mannarino dominated the early stages, opening with a break and surging to a 4-1 lead. He capitalized on five early break points, showcasing his experience and skill. Despite De Jong's efforts, Mannarino's consistency and precision ultimately secured his win.

Jesper De Jong's chances of advancing in the Beijing ATP Masters tournament were dashed by Adrian Mannarino. Despite a rebreak in the first set, De Jong couldn't hold on, losing 6-4. The Dutchman had a promising start to the second set, taking a 3-0 lead, but lost control, ceding five consecutive games and the set 6-4.

With De Jong's defeat, Tallon Griekspoor remains the sole Dutch representative in Beijing. Griekspoor, who recently won the Mallorca title by beating Corentin Moutet in the final, faces Moutet in the first round. Meanwhile, Mannarino advances to face Alexander Bublik in the tournament's opening round.