The first single of this 1st day opposed the Moroccan Adam Moundir to one of the best Ivorian tennis players, Coulibaly Eliakim. After 2h42 min of play, the Moroccan won in 3 sets 7-5 4-6 7-5.
In the second game, Elliot Benchetrit, recently winner of the International Tennis Tournament of Doha, beat Kouamé Elliot. It took him much less time than his compatriot (1h27min) and only two short sets 6-2, 6-2 to break for Morocco.
The confrontation which takes place on the courts of the International tennis club Sofitel in Abidjan will continue, Sunday, with a doubles match and two singles game.