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On May 18, 2022, Beijing time, the fifth matchday of the ATP250 Geneva Open.
French veteran Gasquet defeated no. 1 seed Medvedev 6-2, 7-6 (5) to advance to the third round.
The other three top four seeds, Norway's Golud, Shapovalov and Operka all played in the second round today!
Top half: Shapovalov vs Ivaszka
The two have met three times in their careers, with Shapovalov winning all three battles and taking a psychological advantage. This is the first time the two sides have played each other on clay. Shapovalov is ranked 15th in the world and the third seed of the tournament. Ivaszka is ranked 50th in the world and advances to the second round by beating Marcos Giron in three sets in the first round. The two won one ATP250 singles title each in their careers.
Bottom half: Opelka vs O'Connell
Opelka is an American tennis player and the tallest player on the ATP Tour, winning four ATP singles titles in his career, all on American soil. The new season won two Open tournaments in Dallas and Houston. O'Connell actually finished 124th, beating 42nd-ranked Ramos in the first round to advance to the second round.
Rud vs Parret
The Norwegian brother and Parre have played three times in their careers, 3-0 Parre. This is also the first time that the two sides have met on clay.
Parret is ranked 67th in the world and has won three ATP250 singles titles in his career, all on clay. Rudder will be the No. 2 seed and the defending champion, with seven CAREER ATP250 singles titles, 6 of which are on clay and a clay master.
Norway's goal should be to successfully defend his title!