Day two of the Montpellier Open 2026 is underway, with early matches already delivering a mix of surprises, generational clashes and momentum shifts on the indoor hard courts. With three matches completed and three more still to come later today, the Open Occitanie continues to underline how quickly the draw can change in fast indoor conditions.
Martin Damm Jr. continues breakout run
Young American Martin Damm Jr. followed up his strong start in Montpellier with another eye-catching result, defeating experienced Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut in straight sets, 2–0. Damm imposed himself early, playing fearless first-strike tennis and never allowing Bautista Agut to settle into long baseline exchanges. The win further confirms the American as one of the early momentum players of the week.
Medjedović falls to Wawrinka in experience-driven clash
Serbian prospect Hamad Medjedović, closely followed in a dedicated section on our site, was unable to convert his status as the on-paper favorite against Stan Wawrinka. The former Grand Slam champion relied on experience, shot selection and controlled aggression to secure a straight-sets victory, 2–0. For Medjedović, it was a valuable lesson against elite-level experience in indoor conditions.
Kovacevic overcomes tie-break setback against teenage wildcard
American Aleksandar Kovacevic booked his place in the next round with a composed comeback win over French teenager Kouamé Moïse, born in 2009. After losing the opening set in a tie-break, Kovacevic took control of the match, winning the next two sets comfortably, 6–2, 6–2. Despite the loss, Moïse showed flashes of promise, while Kovacevic’s ability to reset mentally proved decisive.
Tournament rhythm building in Montpellier
With three matches already in the books and three more still to be completed later today, Montpellier continues to deliver tight margins, contrasting styles and generational matchups. As the second day unfolds, consistency and recovery remain key factors on the fast indoor surface.
👉For a full overview of the draw, seeds and players to watch in Montpellier, see our tournament preview here.
👉To catch up on everything that happened earlier in the week, read our first-round recap here.
👉With all remaining matches now finished, day two in Montpellier is complete. See the complete day two round-up here.
