Lugano Challenger · Challenger 75 · R1 · I.hard · Feb 24, 2026

Nesterov d. Cassone

7-6(3), 4-6, 6-4 · Petr Nesterov (BUL) · Murphy Cassone (USA)

Nesterov beat Cassone 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-4 in the first round at the Lugano Challenger. Nesterov won 94 of 183 points (51%). Nesterov hit 8 aces to 3 and won 72% of points behind the first serve (47/65) against 78% for Cassone. The second serve told: 64% won for Nesterov, 39% for Cassone. Nesterov converted 3 of 7 break points and saved 5 of 8 faced; Cassone converted 3 of 8. Cassone double-faulted 5 times. The match was played on indoor hard in Switzerland.

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