Russian world number 317 Ivan Gakhov defeated Spain`s Alex Marti Pujolras, ranked 343rd in the ATP, in the first round of the Tunis Challenger with a score of 6/7(5), 7/6(3), 6/1.
The match lasted 2 hours and 56 minutes. Their head-to-head record is now tied at 1:1.
Match Statistics
| Gakhov | Marti Pujolras | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 1 |
| Double Faults | 5 | 12 |
| Breaks | 8 | 5 |
| Total Points Won | 115 | 98 |
Gakhov, who came through qualifying for this tournament, has now won eight matches in a row. Last week, he claimed the title at the ITF $25k event in Santa Margherita di Pula.
The Russian`s next opponent in Tunis will be Australia`s Bernard Tomic.
