In the second round of the Challenger tournament in Guangzhou, China, Russian player Ilya Simakin, ranked 271st in the world, secured a victory over Japan`s Yosuke Watanuki, ranked 213th. Simakin won the match with a score of 6/4, 7/6(6).
The encounter lasted for 1 hour and 44 minutes. This marked the first professional meeting between the two players.
Match Statistics:
| Simakin | Watanuki | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 8 | 10 |
| Double Faults | 2 | 4 |
| Breaks | 2 | 1 |
| Total Points Won | 85 | 82 |
For a spot in the semifinals, Simakin will compete against the winner of the match between his compatriot Marat Sharipov and France`s Terence Atmane.
Marcus Prine