Frenchman Luca Van Assche secured his spot in the Paris Masters 1000 semifinals by defeating Australian Rinky Hijikata in three sets after 2 hours and 44 minutes of play.
Luca Van Assche continues to climb the ranks of world tennis with increasing confidence. The 22-year-old Frenchman qualified for the semifinals of the Paris-Bercy Masters 1000 on Friday following a solid performance against Australian qualifier Rinky Hijikata. The final score of 6-4, 6-7(4), 7-5 testifies to the grueling nature of the match and Van Assche's ability to maintain his level under pressure.
This victory extends an exceptional week for the Frenchman, who appears to be in total confidence on the Parisian courts. His coach, Sébastien Villette, highlighted his protégé's mental maturity: "He doesn't fall apart in the storm," he analyzed, emphasizing the mental strength that makes the difference in crucial moments.
In the semifinals, Van Assche will face American Ben Shelton, the fourth-ranked player in the world. This showdown promises to be another major test for the Frenchman, who will attempt to confirm his rise in form this season. Shelton, known for his offensive game and powerful serves, will represent a first-rate opponent.
This performance serves as a reminder that French tennis boasts promising talents capable of competing with the best in the world. Van Assche, with this semifinal qualification at a Masters 1000, confirms that he now belongs to a new generation of ambitious and determined French players.
This victory extends an exceptional week for the Frenchman, who appears to be in total confidence on the Parisian courts. His coach, Sébastien Villette, highlighted his protégé's mental maturity: "He doesn't fall apart in the storm," he analyzed, emphasizing the mental strength that makes the difference in crucial moments.
In the semifinals, Van Assche will face American Ben Shelton, the fourth-ranked player in the world. This showdown promises to be another major test for the Frenchman, who will attempt to confirm his rise in form this season. Shelton, known for his offensive game and powerful serves, will represent a first-rate opponent.
This performance serves as a reminder that French tennis boasts promising talents capable of competing with the best in the world. Van Assche, with this semifinal qualification at a Masters 1000, confirms that he now belongs to a new generation of ambitious and determined French players.
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Source: Ouest-France