2 months ago
Top seed Aleksandr Shevchenko advanced to the quarter-finals after a hard-fought victory over qualifier Hynek Barton (CZE). After losing the opening set 4–6, the favorite raised his level and claimed the next two sets 6–3 and 7–5.
Barton came close to a major upset, but Shevchenko showed his experience in the crucial moments of the deciding set. The match lasted just over two hours, with Shevchenko sealing a 4–6, 6–3, 7–5 victory.
2 months ago