Russian player Ivan Gakhov, ranked 317th in the world, secured a victory over Hong Kong`s Coleman Wong, currently ranked 174th on the ATP Tour, in the quarterfinals of the Challenger tournament in Tunis. Gakhov won the match in three sets with a score of 6/7(3), 6/2, 6/4.
The match lasted for 2 hours and 12 minutes. This encounter marked the first time these two players have faced each other professionally.
| Gakhov | Wong | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 7 | 5 |
| Double Faults | 7 | 2 |
| Breaks | 4 | 1 |
| Total Points Won | 107 | 95 |
In the next round of the KIA Tunis Open, Gakhov is set to compete against Hungarian player Zsombor Piros.
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