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Open 13 Provence 2020 preview


An impressive group of players including 2019 US Open finalist Daniil Medvedev and Greek superstar Stefanos Tsitsipas will gather in Marseille from the 17 – 23 February for the Open 13 Provence 2020.

 

The tournament, entering its 28th year, always attracts a high calibre line-up with this year’s top eight seeds all ranked in the world’s top 30. Tsitsipas won the title in 2019 which was only his second title on the ATP Tour. The 21-year-old was the top seed on that occasion and cruised to the title without dropping a set. He beat Mikhail Kukushkin in the final which set up a very successful season for the world number six, culminating in a win at the ATP Finals in London.

 

 

Traditionally, French players have been very successful at the event. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has won it three times, unfortunately he has withdrawn from this year’s edition due to injury. Giles Simon is another player who has enjoyed playing in Marseille with two titles to his name. Even the GOAT himself, Roger Federer, has graced the courts on a few occasions, winning back in 2003. Other past winners include German legend Boris Becker, the ‘Tower of Tandil’ Juan Martin del Potro and three-time Grand Slam Champion Andy Murray.

 

Where is the tournament held?

It’s held at the Palais des sports de Marseille on indoor hard courts.

 

What dates does the tournament run?

17 – 23 February 2020.

 

How many players and how many seeds are in the tournament?

There are a total of 28 players and eight seeds in the singles.

 

Prize money, Singles:

Winner – €116,030

Finalist – €64,225

Semi-finalist – €36,165

Quarter-finalist- €20,575

Second round – €11,805

First round – €6,900

 

Ranking points, Singles:

Winner – 250 points

Finalist – 150 points

Semi-finalist – 90 points

Quarter-finalist – 45 points

Second round – 20 points

First round – Zero points

 

Where can I buy tickets for the tournament?

Tickets are sold here.

 

How I can follow the tournament without going there?

You can watch the event on Tennis TV.

You can also follow the event through their official Twitter here.


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Tim Farthing, Tennishead Editorial Director & Owner, has been a huge tennis fan his whole life. He's a tennis journalist and entrepreneur as well as playing tennis to a national standard. He also helps manage his local club and volunteers for his local tennis organisation. He's a specialist in content about the administration of professional tennis and tennis coaching for all levels.