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NextGen hopeful Felix Balshaw earns first ATP Tour win in Grand Prix Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes in Lyon, France, on Monday. Photo credit: ATP Tour Image Source: IANS

NextGen Hopeful Balshaw Earns First ATP Tour Win In Lyon

By IANS News October 20, 2026 • 00:14 AM View: 13

ATP Live Race To Reggio: Young French tennis star Felix Balshaw held his nerve to earn a milestone victory in front of his home fans at the Grand Prix Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes in Lyon on Monday.

The 20-year-old Frenchman showcased his stylish one-handed backhand throughout an impressive 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 win over Jaime Faria at the indoor hard-court ATP 250 event. With his first ATP Tour victory, World No. 186 Balshaw also boosted his chances of qualifying for the Next Gen ATP Finals, climbing to eighth in the ATP Live Race To Reggio Calabria.