World No. 333 Russian Alexei Vatutin secured a notable victory over Spain`s Pedro Martinez Portero, ranked 48th globally, in the opening round of the Estoril Challenger. Vatutin won the match in straight sets with a score of 6/4, 6/3.
The encounter lasted 1 hour and 28 minutes. This win marks Vatutin`s second victory against Martinez Portero, improving his head-to-head record to 2-0.
Match Statistics:
| Vatutin | Martinez Portero | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 4 |
| Double Faults | 0 | 2 |
| Breaks | 3 | 1 |
| Total Points Won | 70 | 55 |
In the second round of the tournament, Vatutin is scheduled to face Italian Luca Nardi, who holds the 100th position in the world rankings.
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