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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.
Qualifier Pablo Llamas Ruiz of Spain won a battle with veteran
Richard Gasquet of France, 7-6 (6), 7-5, while Canada's Denis
Shapovalov cruised past France's Hugo Gaston 6-1, 6-3 in 1 hour,
six minutes. Llamas Ruiz faces top seed Holger Rune of Denmark
in the Round of 16.
In additional all-French matches in the Round of 32, Harold
Mayot defeated Lucas Pouille 6-4, 7-5 and Gregoire Barrere
outlasted Ugo Blanchet 6-7 (7), 6-4, 6-2. France's Arthur Cazaux
eliminated Germany's Maximilian Marterer 6-1, 6-3.
--Field Level Media
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