Russian tennis player Ivan Gakhov, ranked 317th in the world, defeated Brazil`s Thiago Monteiro, ranked 106th in the ATP rankings, in the semifinals of the Geneva tournament qualification round.
The match concluded with a score of 4/6, 7/6(3), 6/3 in favor of Gakhov. The players spent 2 hours and 29 minutes on the court. This was the first time the opponents had met.
Match Statistics:
| Gakhov | Monteiro | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 10 | 6 |
| Double Faults | 2 | 4 |
| Breaks | 2 | 1 |
| Total Points Won | 102 | 100 |
Gakhov`s opponent in the final round of tournament qualification will be Kilian Feldbausch of Switzerland.

