ATP Metz Day 1 Predictions Including Arthur Cazaux vs Adrian Mannarino

The Moselle Open in Metz kicks off with a pair of all-French clashes that should get the home crowd buzzing from the very start. These indoor hard courts are known for rewarding clean ball-striking and quick, decisive play, and all four players have shown they can thrive in this environment. Add in familiar opponents, national pride, and the urgency of closing the season strong, and the stage is set for competitive battles full of clever tactics and fast-paced rallies. But who will advance at ATP Metz?

ATP Metz Day 1 Predictions

Terence Atmane vs Hugo Gaston

Head-to-Head: first meeting

Atmane’s year has flashed real power, like his semifinal run in Cincinnati, where he upset Fritz and Rune with huge serves and forehands. But he’s been up and down, dropping his Paris opener to Vukic after double faults hurt him in key moments. Gaston just won the Brest Challenger indoors, beating solid players in three-setters by mixing drop shots, slices, and steady defense. His indoor record this year stands at 13-3. Gaston’s variety and recent indoor comfort should frustrate Atmane’s rhythm enough to force errors.

Prediction: Gaston in 2

Arthur Cazaux vs Adrian Mannarino

Head-to-Head: Cazaux 1–0 Mannarino

Cazaux comes in confident after a gritty win over Luciano Darderi in Paris last week, staying cool in two tiebreakers and firing 12 aces. Although that run was cut short by Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the second round, he’s taken four of his last five matches at all levels, and his aggressive returns look sharp on indoor hard. Mannarino had a strong US Open run to the fourth round, but form has slipped lately—he’s lost early in Basel and elsewhere, often when his second serve gets attacked. They’ve split their two prior meetings: Cazaux won in Geneva 2021, Mannarino took the rematch on grass this June at the challenger event in Nottingham. With Cazaux playing freer and moving better on this surface right now, he should step in on returns and take control in longer rallies.

Prediction: Cazaux in 3