Yannick Mertens defeated Pierre Hugues Herbert 6-4 1-6 7-5 in the Marseille qualifying round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Yannick Mertens came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Yannick Mertens extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Mertens Y. came through in three sets.
Yannick Mertens beat Pierre Hugues Herbert 6-4 1-6 7-5. Umpiry, "Yannick Mertens vs Pierre Hugues Herbert — Marseille Qualifying Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2011-02-12/herbert-vs-mertens-marseille-q32?utm_source=cite (as of 12 February 2011).