Seventh-seed Alexandre Muller won an all-French matchup with qualifier Antoine Escoffier in the first round of the Open Sud de France on Tuesday in Montpellier.
Muller, who did not record an ace, defeated Escoffier 7-6 (4), 6-3 in 1 hour and 38 minutes. Escoffier had eight aces, but also had more double faults, 7-4. Muller, ranked 71st, converted five of seven break-point opportunities in getting past his 172nd-ranked opponent. Muller will face American Michael Mmoh in the Round of 16.
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