Montpellier Open: Gea Advances, Mannarino Secures First Win in Months
February 3, 2026 – The opening day of the 2026 Open d’Occitanie in Montpellier saw promising results for French players Arthur Gea and Adrian Mannarino. Gea advanced to the second round following the retirement of Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, while Mannarino ended a lengthy losing streak with a victory over pedro Martinez.
Gea Advances Due to Mpetshi Perricard’s Injury
Arthur Gea capitalized on a fortunate turn of events, progressing to the second round after Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard was forced to retire due to an eye injury. The match was halted after 39 minutes with Gea leading 6-3.
The incident occurred during the first game of the second set, with Mpetshi Perricard trailing 0-40. A missed volley resulted in the ball striking his left eye. Despite a medical timeout, he was unable to continue. Gea will now face Tomas Machac, the 28th-ranked player in the world, in the next round. ATP Tour provides updated rankings and match schedules.
Mannarino Ends Eight-Month Losing Streak
Adrian Mannarino secured his first victory since October 1, 2025, defeating Pedro Martinez in straight sets, 7-6(3), 6-1. The match lasted 1 hour and 36 minutes. Mannarino had previously endured a challenging period, with eight consecutive losses and three additional defeats in exhibition matches.
The first set was closely contested, ultimately decided by a tiebreak which Mannarino won 7-3. He then dominated the second set, concluding the match with a love game on his serve. Mannarino will next face the winner of the match between Ugo Humbert and Botic van de Zandschulp. Tennis.com offers detailed match reports and analysis.
Looking Ahead
The 2026 Open d’Occitanie continues on Tuesday with the highly anticipated match between Ugo Humbert and Botic van de Zandschulp. The tournament promises further exciting competition as players vie for ranking points and championship glory. Stay updated with the latest scores and news on the open 13 provence website.