The ATP Open Occitanie in Montpellier, France, begins on February 1, 2026, marking the first tournament after the Australian Open. Featuring a strong field on indoor hard courts, the event highlights French players and international contenders vying for the title. Previews spotlight outright bets on Ugo Humbert at 12/1 and Aleksandar Kovacevic at 25/1.
The Open Occitanie, also known as the Open Sud de France, gets underway in Montpellier on indoor hard courts. This ATP 250 event draws attention for its mix of established stars and rising talents, with several Frenchmen aiming to capitalize on home support.
Aleksandar Kovacevic stands out as a 25/1 outright pick after reaching the final in 2025, where he defeated Alexander Bublik and Andrey Rublev. The American started 2026 strongly, advancing to the Brisbane semifinals by beating Cam Norrie. He faces a favorable draw in the second quarter, opening against a lucky loser after Mackenzie McDonald's withdrawal, potentially followed by Jan Choinski or a qualifier, and then Tallon Griekspoor, who has yet to win a set in 2026.
Top seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, at 11/2, defends his title but enters with mixed form, winning just one of three matches this year and retiring from the Australian Open due to cramping. His opener pits him against Hamad Medjedovic or Stan Wawrinka, with Arthur Fils also returning from injury in the top section.
In the bottom half, Ugo Humbert at 12/1 boasts an impressive indoor record, with three of his last eight such events yielding titles or runner-up finishes. Four of his seven career titles came indoors, three in France. He starts against Botic van de Zandschulp, possibly facing Adrian Mannarino, who has lost eight straight, or Pedro Martinez next. Hubert Hurkacz is favored to reach the final but has a subpar indoor history and recent fitness concerns.
Day 1 features key matchups, including Roberto Bautista Agut versus Christopher O'Connell, where models give Bautista Agut a 58% win chance. Predictions also favor Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard over Arthur Gea and Adrian Mannarino over his opponent in a potential upset.
