An all-blue junior boys' singles final at a Grand Slam has not been seen since 2004. That year, Gaël Monfils won the Australian Open final against Josselin Ouanna. Sixteen years later, still in Melbourne, Harold Mayot and Arthur Cazaux were facing each other to try to win their first junior Grand Slam title. It was Harold Mayot who finally lifted the trophy, thanks to his 6/4 6/1 victory, which also enabled him to become world number one in the junior rankings.
Following their Australian adventure, the two young tricolors will also be present in Marseille for the 28th edition of the Open 13 Provence. Indeed, Mayot and Cazaux have been awarded a wild card for the qualifying draw. A perfect opportunity to discover these two great hopes of French tennis up close. The good news is that entry to the Palais des Sports in Marseille will be free on Sunday 16 February, for the first day of the qualifying rounds.
Harold Mayot
Born on 4 February 2002
Right-handed, two-handed backhand
Coached by Thierry Tulasne
ATP ranking: 527th; Junior ranking: 3rd (1st in the rankings on Monday 3 February)
ITF Tour: 1 title and 2 finals in 2019
Junior Tour: 5 titles including Australian Open in 2020, Junior Masters Finalist in 2019; Junior Davis Cup Finalist in 2018
French Champion 13 years old in 2015, 14 years old in 2016
Harold Mayot has also won French youth team titles, including the U16 Winter Cup and Borotra Cup in 2018, and the Galea Cup (U18) in 2019
No matches played on the ATP circuit.
Arthur Cazaux
Born on 23 August 2002
Right-handed, two-handed verse
Coached by Julien Gillet
ATP ranking: 1077th; Junior ranking: 5th
ITF Tour: 1 final in 2019
Junior Circuit: 6 titles, 4 finals including the Australian Open in 2020
Arthur Cazaux won the U16 Winter Cup and Borotra Cup in 2018 alongside Harold Mayot.
No matches played on the ATP circuit.
