Romano d. Martinez

Romano beat Martinez 7-6(5), 6-4 in the first round at the Cesenatico Challenger. Romano won 86 of 167 points (51%). Romano hit 5 aces to 3 and won 61% of points behind the first serve (36/59) against 68% for Martinez. The second serve told: 58% won for Romano, 38% for Martinez. Romano converted 4 of 8 break points and saved 7 of 10 faced; Martinez converted 3 of 10. The match was played on indoor hard in Italy.