The 2024 Moselle Open in Metz is one of the final ATP 250 events of the year, and its draw has been announced. The tournament runs from November 3rd to 9th and is crucial for players aiming for the ATP Finals in Turin. With no other regular ATP tournaments after this, it’s a last chance for those on the edge to secure their spot.
Players ranked around eighth place are particularly motivated to participate, as making it to Turin is a big deal. While both the Moselle Open and Belgrade Open occur simultaneously, many choose Metz due to its proximity to Paris.
Most players with a shot at qualifying prefer France over Serbia. Andrey Rublev leads as top seed here but sits ninth in the ATP Race, needing strong results to surpass his rivals like Alex de Minaur and Novak Djokovic. Fans might wonder if Rublev can pull off a win against such competition.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇷🇺 Andrey Rublev | 27 | 4,710 | 24 - 10 |
Rublev’s current tally stands at 3,720 points—just shy of de Minaur’s eighth-place ranking by 25 points—with Djokovic slightly ahead at sixth with 3,910 points. Notably absent from these tournaments is Djokovic himself; hence surpassing him could mean qualification for others.
Key Players & Matches:
Rublev gets a BYE in round one and will face either Facundo Diaz Acosta or Lorenzo Sonego next. Casper Ruud holds second seed status and fares better than Rublev; he’s seventh in the Race with a lead of 125 points over him. Reaching Metz finals would likely ensure Ruud’s qualification even if Rublev wins here.
Ruud’s path isn’t easy though; his second-round opponent could be Roberto Bautista Agut or a qualifier. Meanwhile, Holger Rune still dreams of making it despite being thirteenth with 3,025 points but remains hopeful after reaching Paris Masters semis.
If Rune triumphs in Paris, he’ll cut down Rublev’s lead significantly before heading into Metz where he starts against Adrian Mannarino or Yunchaokete Bu as fourth seed. Grigor Dimitrov enters as third seed facing Cameron Norrie or Roberto Carballes Baena initially but may withdraw post-Paris disappointment.
What do you think about these chances? Can underdogs surprise us?
