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Maximilian Marterer was eliminated in the first round of the ATP World Tour 250 tournament in Metz. The German Davis Cup player defeated Ricardas Berankis from Lithuania in three sets.

2:15 hours torture and Berankis fought a duel, which was mainly determined by the serve. The 28-year-old Lithuanian made better use of his chances, however, winning Marterer’s serve in the very last game to 7:6 (1), 6:7 (1), and 6:4.

Marterer is currently 57th in the ATP World Ranking, but has had an experience of success since his entry into the quarter-finals of the Generali Open.

Matthias Bachinger qualified for the main field of the ATP World Tour 250 tournament. Defending champion Peter Gojowczyk has to play Jo-Wilfried Tsonga right at the start. Philipp Kohlschreiber will play Mischa Zverev on Monday evening.

Here the single tableau in Metz