Lorenzo Sonego defeated Jan Choinski 4–6, 6–4, 6–4 in the first round of the ATP 250 Metz tournament on hard court. Sonego, the pre-match favourite at 1.25 odds, recovered from losing the opening set to secure victory in straight sets thereafter. Choinski, competing as the outsider at 4.4 odds, began competitively but could not sustain his level as Sonego found his rhythm in the second and third sets. The Italian's comeback victory demonstrates his resilience on the indoor hard surface and keeps his tournament hopes alive.