Russian tennis player Ivan Gakhov, ranked 317th in the world, has defeated Spain`s Alex Marti Pujolras, world No. 343 in the ATP rankings, in the first round of the Tunis Challenger. Gakhov won the match with a score of 6/7(5), 7/6(3), 6/1.
The intense match lasted 2 hours and 56 minutes. This victory brings their head-to-head record to an even 1-1.
Match Statistics:
| Gakhov | Marti Pujolras | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 1 |
| Double Faults | 5 | 12 |
| Breaks Won | 8 | 5 |
| Total Points Won | 115 | 98 |
Having successfully navigated the qualification rounds for this tournament, Gakhov`s win marks his eighth consecutive victory. Last week, he claimed the title at the ITF $25k event held in Santa Margherita di Pula.
The next opponent for the Russian player in Tunis will be Australia`s Bernard Tomic.
