At the ITF M25 Vale do Lobo in Portugal, France’s Kenny De Schepper faces American Garrett Johns. The event sits on the lower professional tier, so ranking points and match rhythm matter as much as raw power.
Kenny De Schepper: left-handed serve and experience
De Schepper is a tall left-handed veteran known for a heavy serve and forward pressure; public records show he has reached the ATP top 100. At M25 level his experience can tilt tight sets, though his current ranking and recent form are not confirmed in this preview.
Garrett Johns: American progression on the ITF circuit
Johns is an American player competing mainly on the ITF circuit; public reports suggest a university-tennis background. He may bring fresher movement and baseline energy, but consistency against an experienced left-hander at this level remains the question.
What the M25 Vale do Lobo match tests
The contest tests whether Johns can neutralize De Schepper’s lefty serve and first-strike patterns. De Schepper will want short points and net finishes; Johns needs solid returns and patience in rallies. The listed surface is outdoor hard per tournament data.
| Players | Kenny De Schepper (France) vs Garrett Johns (USA) |
|---|---|
| Tournament | M25 Vale do Lobo, ITF World Tennis Tour |
| Surface | outdoor hard (per tournament data) |
| Start | 12 Nov 2026, 09:00 UTC |
| Ranking and form | exact positions and season records not confirmed in preview |
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