ATP tour 500 – EUR 2.540 million – 19 to 27 October 2024

Up-and-coming young Swiss players are turning heads. In the first qualifying round for Swiss Indoors Basel, two young players from Switzerland notched impressive victories in a stirring display of skill.

Seventeen-year-old Henry Bernett (ATP 940) surprised the crowd by defeating the experienced Italian Fabio Fognini (ATP 76) in a thrilling two-set match with a scoreline of 6-3, 7-6. With his strong performance and nerves of steel in the tiebreak, the young Swiss made a clear statement.

In the following match, 21-year-old Jérôme Kym (ATP 141) dominated the Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech (ATP 62) in a 6-1, 7-6 straight-sets win. Kym impressed with a varied game and a superior serve, which powered him to a well-earned victory.

Now the two local favourites will face each other in the second qualifying round. Who will make the decisive move and secure a place in the main draw of Swiss Indoors Basel? The excitement is ramping up and fans can look forward to an exciting match.

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