Overview
- The 11th seed beat Jesper de Jong 7-5, 6-2, 7-6(2) to secure his first major match win in 370 days.
- The result extends his season-opening run to seven straight victories after lifting the Brisbane International title.
- He produced 47 winners and leaned into a more aggressive style that he says signals a return to his best tennis.
- Following a 2025 slump and a split with long-time coach Gilles Cervara, he says the new team has helped him stay more positive on court.
- He plays Quentin Halys in round two, with a potential later matchup eased after No. 7 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime retired from his opening match.