The 2016 Open Sud de France was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts. It was the 29th edition of the Open Sud de France, and part of the ATP World Tour 250 series of the 2016 ATP World Tour. It took place at the Arena Montpellier in Montpellier, France, from 1 February to 7 February 2016. First-seeded Richard Gasquet won the singles title.
Highlights Croatia's Ivan Dodig, Spain's Tommy Robredo, Poland's Jerzy Janowicz, and Russia's Andrey Kuznetsov withdrew from the tournament.
They were replaced by Ruben Bemelmans, Michael Berrer, Lukáš Lacko, and Jan-Lennard Struff, respectively.
Gael Monfils, the outgoing semifinalist and two-time tournament winner, was defeated in the first round by his compatriot Édouard Roger-Vasselin with scores of 4-6, 6-7. Similarly, Gilles Simon, the third seed who was exempt from the first round, was eliminated by qualifier Dustin Brown with scores of 4-6, 4-6.
Richard Gasquet successfully defended his title by defeating Paul-Henri Mathieu with scores of 7-5, 6-4. This victory marked his 13th career title and his third in Montpellier.
Mate Pavić and Michael Venus claimed the doubles title with a 7-5, 7-6(4) victory over Alexander and Mischa Zverev. This was their third title together and their second of the season.
Finals Singles
Richard Gasquet defeated Paul-Henri Mathieu 7–5, 6–4
Doubles
Mate Pavić / Michael Venus defeated Alexander Zverev / Mischa Zverev 7–5, 7–6(7–4)
Points and prize money Point distribution EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32QQ2Q1 Singles25015090452001260 Doubles 0
Prize money EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32Q2Q1Singles€82,450€43,430€23,525€13,400€7,900€4,680€2,105€1,055Doubles€25,070€13,170€7,140€4,080€2,390 Doubles prize money per team
Singles main draw entrants Seeds Country Player Rank1 SeedRichard Gasquet91Marin Čilić132Gilles Simon153Benoît Paire184Gaël Monfils245João Sousa336Borna Ćorić407Marcos Baghdatis468 Rankings were as of January 18, 2015.
Other entrants The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw: Marcos Baghdatis Julien Benneteau Quentin Halys
The following players received entry from the qualifying draw: Dustin Brown Kenny de Schepper Édouard Roger-Vasselin Elias Ymer
Withdrawals Before the tournament Ivan Dodig →replaced by Luca Vanni Jerzy Janowicz →replaced by Jan-Lennard Struff Andrey Kuznetsov →replaced by Nikoloz Basilashvili Tommy Robredo →replaced by Ruben Bemelmans
Doubles main draw entrants Seeds Country Player Country Player Rank1 SeedŁukasz KubotMarcin Matkowski441Mate PavićMichael Venus892Oliver MarachFabrice Martin993Jonathan ErlichColin Fleming1064 Rankings were as of January 18, 2016.
Other entrants The following pairs received wildcards into the doubles main draw: Paul-Henri Mathieu / Vincent Millot Alexander Zverev / Mischa Zverev
Withdrawals During the tournament Jonathan Erlich (lower body pain)
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