Frenchmen To Headline Open Blot Rennes

Richard Gasquet (photo: Remy Chautard)

RENNES/STARNBERG, August 22, 2024

The Open Blot Rennes 2024 is set to take place from September 9 to 15 at the Liberté in Rennes, France. This 18th edition of the ATP Challenger Tour tournament has already announced a strong lineup. French tennis stars Richard Gasquet, Lucas Pouille, and Pierre-Hugues Herbert are some of the key names returning to the court, bringing their experience and fan-favorite status to the competition.

Benjamin Bonzi, the 2021 champion, is also back, aiming to reclaim the title after an unfortunate injury in last year’s final. Alongside him, Benoit Paire, known for his entertaining matches, will also be competing. The initial player list includes Elias Ymer of Sweden, Aziz Dougaz from Tunisia as well as US-Americans Martin Damm and Ethan Quinn.

With three wild cards, two special exempts, and six qualifier spots still to be filled, the final lineup promises to be even more competitive. Tournament directors Nicolas Mahut and Matthieu Blesteau highlighted the event’s significance, noting the tournament’s growing reputation as a premier ATP Challenger Tour event, strategically placed between the US Open and the Asian tennis tour. The anticipation is high, and the final player list is eagerly awaited by fans and participants alike.

Open Blot Rennes Entry List 

1 Constant Lestienne 110 110
2 Harold Mayot 112 112
3 Quentin Halys 119 119
4 Richard Gasquet 126 126
5 Benjamin Bonzi 127 127
6 Pierre-Hugues Herbert 133 133
7 Gregoire Barrere 134 134
8 Titouan Droguet 148 148
Lucas Pouille 151 151
Jacob Fearnley 159 160
Hugo Grenier 173 174
Matteo Martineau 180 181
Calvin Hemery 199 200
Martin Damm 203 204
Antoine Escoffier 216 217
Maxime Janvier 219 220
Elias Ymer 224 225
Aziz Dougaz 228 229
Benoit Paire 234 235
Ethan Quinn 238 239
Geoffrey Blancaneaux 251 252