Gilles Muller defeated Aljaz Bedene in the first round of the Moselle Open.
The Frenchman sent down 20 aces to defeat his British opponent 6-3 6-4 in Metz.
In qualifying, three more home hopes Kenny de Schepper, Edouard Roger-Vasselin and Vincent Millot progressed to the main draw alongside Germany's Mischa Zverev.
Source: PA