An attractive first-round clash in Nice failed to materialize when Mario Ancic withdrew from his match against Marcos Baghdatis with a back injury. Ancic has played only three ATP events and two challengers this year as he continues his tentative comeback from mononucleosis.
His withdrawal comes the same day that Queen's announced it will give him a wildcard into the pre-Wimbledon event.
Baghdatis advanced with a 6-4, 7-5 win over lucky loser Laurent Recouderc.