Gakhov d. Piraino

Gakhov beat Piraino 2-6, 6-2, 7-6(6) in the first round at the Lugano Challenger. Gakhov won 94 of 182 points (52%). Gakhov hit 9 aces to 8 and won 80% of points behind the first serve (49/61) against 75% for Piraino. Gakhov converted 2 of 9 break points and saved 3 of 5 faced; Piraino converted 2 of 5. The match was played on indoor hard in Switzerland.