The newly formed partnership of Hugo Nys and Édouard Roger-Vasselin is making waves at the Australian Open. Representing both Monaco and France, the pair secured a spot in the men’s doubles quarter-final with a victory over Tomas Machac and Zhizhen Zhang on Monday 20th January.

The match against Czech player Machac and China’s Zhang lasted one hour and 48 minutes, ending with scores of 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. It was a showcase of Nys and Roger-Vasselin’s synergy and resilience on the court, despite being a relatively new pairing.

The Australian Open quarter-final match on Wednesday 22nd January promises to be a formidable and exciting test for Monegasque player Nys and his French partner; they will face Finland’s Harri Heliövaara and the UK’s Henry Patten, the No. 6 seeds in the competition and the reigning Wimbledon champions.

A doubles specialist, 33-year-old Nys achieved his career-high ATP doubles ranking of No. 12 in June 2023. He etched his name in the record books as the first Monegasque player to reach both the semi-final and final of a major tournament at the 2023 Australian Open, and now, with Roger-Vasselin by his side, Nys is once again hoping to prove his prowess on the international stage.

Roger-Vasselin, at 41 years old, brings a wealth of experience to the partnership. The Frenchman is a seasoned doubles player with two Grand Slam titles to his name: the 2014 French Open in men’s doubles with Julien Benneteau and the 2024 French Open in mixed doubles alongside Laura Siegemund. Remarkably, Roger-Vasselin remains the last French player in contention in the men’s doubles draw at this year’s Australian Open.

For Monaco, Nys’ achievements represent a source of pride and inspiration. His rise to prominence underscores the Principality’s growing influence in the world of tennis, and as the Australian Open unfolds, all eyes will be on this dynamic partnership as they aim to bring more glory to Monaco and France on the global stage.

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