Cristian Jianu d. Bertola

Cristian Jianu beat Bertola 6-4, 6-2 in the first round at the Rome Challenger. Cristian Jianu won 69 of 122 points (57%). Cristian Jianu hit 2 aces to 1 and won 68% of points behind the first serve (27/40) against 54% for Bertola. Cristian Jianu converted 5 of 10 break points and saved 7 of 9 faced; Bertola converted 2 of 9. The match was played on clay in Italy.