World No. 136 Pavel Kotov of Russia was defeated by Italy`s Giulio Zeppieri, ranked 344th by the ATP, in the second round of qualifying for the tournament in Rome. The match score was 6-4, 5-7, 3-6, preventing Kotov from reaching the main draw.
The encounter lasted 2 hours and 20 minutes. This was the first career meeting between the two players, resulting in Giulio Zeppieri taking a 1-0 lead in their head-to-head record.
Match Statistics:
| Kotov | Zeppieri | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 6 |
| Double Faults | 6 | 1 |
| Breaks Won | 5 | 6 |
| Total Points Won | 95 | 99 |
Giulio Zeppieri will now play against American Nicolas Moreno de Alboran for a spot in the main draw of his home tournament.
