French player advances in tournament

French tennis player Harold Mayot won two matches at the Ningbo Challenger 75 in China, moving him into the quarterfinals and boosting his ATP ranking.

Mayot defeats two opponents

Seeded third in the tournament, Mayot beat Chinese player Tianhui Zhang with scores of 6-3 and 6-4 on Tuesday, then Japanese player Kaichi Uchida with 6-2 and 6-3 on Wednesday, with the second match lasting one hour and one minute.

Ranking improves temporarily

His strong performance temporarily raised Mayot’s ATP ranking from 233rd to 218th, giving him fifteen additional positions in the world rankings.

Focus on 2027 Australian Open

The tournament is important for Mayot as he works toward qualifying for the 2027 Australian Open. The cutoff for the 2026 edition was at 230th place, and while qualification for next year is not guaranteed, his recent results have placed him in a better position.

Past junior success

Mayot previously won the junior title at the 2020 Australian Open in Melbourne, where he defeated his countryman Arthur Cazaux in the final with scores of 6-4 and 6-1.