DR ‹ › Moroccan players Taha Baadi and Karim Bennani were knocked out on Wednesday in the second round of the 40th edition of the Grand Prix Hassan II, which runs until April 5 at the Royal Tennis Club of Marrakech. Karim Bennani narrowly lost to Germany's Yannick Hanfmann, ranked 64th in the world, in three sets (6-4, 6-7, 6-2). The Moroccan showed resilience and determination in a tightly contested match, but Hanfmann's efficiency at key moments proved decisive, earning him a place in the quarter-finals. Meanwhile, Taha Baadi was defeated by France's Corentin Moutet, the tournament's third seed and world No. 33, in straight sets (6-0, 6-2). In the first round, Baadi had impressed by defeating Australia's Aleksandar Vukic (No. 84) in three sets (6-2, 3-6, 6-1). Despite their early exits, both Moroccan players leave the tournament with their heads held high. Their performances, particularly in the opening round, highlighted their potential and point to promising prospects on the international stage. This 40th edition of the Grand Prix Hassan II, the only ATP 250 tournament held in Africa, features a strong field, including Italy's Luciano Darderi (No. 18), the Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor (No. 29), France's Corentin Moutet (No. 33), and the Czech Republic's Tomas Machac (No. 48).
