Barsukov d. Poertner

Barsukov beat Poertner 7-6(5), ret. after Poertner retired in the first round at the M15 Saarlouis. Barsukov won 41 of 80 points (51%). Barsukov hit 6 aces to 0 and won 61% of points behind the first serve (17/28) against 52% for Poertner. Barsukov converted 3 of 3 break points and saved 0 of 3 faced; Poertner converted 3 of 3. The match was played on clay in Germany.