World No. 136 Pavel Kotov of Russia was defeated by Italy`s Giulio Zeppieri, ranked No. 344 in the ATP standings, in the qualifying semifinals of the Rome tournament. The final score of the match was 6/4, 5/7, 3/6.
The encounter lasted 2 hours and 20 minutes. This victory marked Zeppieri`s first win against Kotov in their head-to-head history.
Match Statistics:
| Kotov | Zeppieri | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 6 |
| Double Faults | 6 | 1 |
| Breaks Converted | 5 | 6 |
| Total Points Won | 95 | 99 |
In the final round of qualifications, Zeppieri will compete against American Nicolas Moreno de Alboran for a place in the main draw of the tournament.
