By Tony FairbairnJacob Fearnley def Hugo Gaston 6-3 6-0Fearnley v Clement Chidekh [Q] | H2H: First MeetingBRUSSELS, BELGIUM – Jacob Fearnley cruised past Hugo Gaston in straight sets to set up a second round meeting with Clement Chidekh.
H2H & Match FundamentalsJacob Fearnley v Clement Chidekh [Q]H2H: First MeetingATP Brussels 2026Brussels, Belgium Indoor HardPrize Money: €12,695Third on Centre Court (13:00 BST)Sky/Now TV <- Subscription Required
A big win for Jacob Fearnley over Hugo Gaston means he is into the second round in Brussels where Clement Chidekh now awaits.
Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (Last 52 Weeks)H2H:Jacob Fearnley (WR 87)Clement Chidekh (WR 152)Tournament Previous BestN/A N/A 1st Serve %62.462.1Service Games Won %76.267.6Break Points Saved %55.960.72nd Serve Return Points Won %50.152.5Break Points Converted %39.339.1
Fearnley will aim to serve aggressively in what is a tricky opening round match against Chidekh.
Playing styles and prediction
Despite not having the best record on other surfaces, Chidekh has a tremendous record on indoor hard courts. The Frenchman has won Challenger and ITF events on the surface with Fearnley knowing more than most how much of a threat Chidekh can be with the Frenchman beating the Brit at a Challenger event earlier this season. Now, Chidekh aims to repeat the feat and produce a big win in his season as he has huge aspirations ahead of 2027.
Fearnley will need to serve aggressively and will use the backhand to force errors from Chidekh’s game. Meanwhile, Chidekh will use the forehand to pin Fearnley behind the baseline as he will look to close out rallies at the net. This will be a difficult match for Fearnley and the Brit will need to be at his best level in order to advance to the quarter-finals in Brussels.
Prediction: Chidekh in three sets.
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