Daniil Medvedev defeated Pierre Hugues Herbert 6-2, 6-4 in the second round of the ATP 250 Marseille event on hard court, confirming his status as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.16. The Russian dominated proceedings against Herbert, who entered as a significant underdog at 6.2, and secured a commanding victory in straight sets. Medvedev's control throughout the match—evident in the decisive scoreline—demonstrates his continued form on indoor hard courts. The result keeps the third-seeded Russian on course for a deep run in the tournament and adds another confident victory to his early-season record.