Overview
- Samuel secured his spot in the Roland Garros main draw on Thursday by beating Peru’s Gonzalo Bueno 5-7, 6-1, 6-3 in the final round of qualifying.
- He reached the main draw after three qualifying wins in Paris, including a come-from-behind victory over veteran David Goffin the day before.
- Samuel’s run follows a rapid rise since mid-2025, with four ATP Challenger titles since November and a career-high ATP ranking of 159.
- This will be Samuel’s first Grand Slam singles appearance; his only prior major experience was reaching the Wimbledon doubles last 32 in 2023.
- The qualification boosts his prize money and profile at a pivotal moment for his career and he will learn his first-round opponent when the main draw is released on Sunday.