Stepanek d. Baghdatis

Stepanek beat Baghdatis 3-6, 6-1, 7-6(7) in the first round at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters - Monte-Carlo. Stepanek won 109 of 205 points (53%). Stepanek hit 3 aces to 4 and won 71% of points behind the first serve (40/56) against 66% for Baghdatis. Stepanek converted 3 of 8 break points and saved 5 of 7 faced; Baghdatis converted 2 of 7. Baghdatis double-faulted 5 times. The match was played on clay in Monaco.