The 14th-ranked player in the world strengthens the French contingent in Nice, already bolstered by Gilles Simon, Richard Gasquet, and Benoît Paire.

For reference, here are the six players in the top 25 participating in the Open de Nice Côte d’Azur:
- John Isner (USA, No. 10)
- Gilles Simon (FRA, No. 12)
- Nicolas Almagro (ESP, No. 13)
- Gaël Monfils (FRA, No. 14)
- Fernando Verdasco (ESP, No. 16)
- Richard Gasquet (FRA, No. 22)
The draw for the final table will take place at 12:00 PM this Saturday, May 19, 2012, in the partners’ village of Nice LTC.


