Nicolas Mahut defeated Ruben Bemelmans 6-3 6-4 in the Cherbourg CH round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ruben Bemelmans came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Nicolas Mahut claimed a first win over Ruben Bemelmans in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Mahut N. took it in straight sets.
Mahut N. and Bemelmans R. faced 4 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Mahut N. went 2–2 (50%) against them, Bemelmans R. 1–3 (25%). Results against comparable opponents are close (2 : 1 better-results split).
Only 4 common opponents — small sample, treat as indicative.