Russian player Ivan Gakhov, ranked world number 317, was defeated by Austria`s Sebastian Ofner, ranked world number 128, in the first round of the Geneva Open. The match concluded with a decisive score of 1-6, 2-6 in favor of Ofner.
The encounter was brief, lasting only 54 minutes. This marked the very first professional meeting between Gakhov and Ofner, giving Ofner a 1-0 advantage in their head-to-head record.
Match Statistics:
| Statistic | Gakhov | Ofner |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 3 | 6 |
| Double Faults | 2 | 0 |
| Breaks Converted | 0 | 5 |
| Total Points Won | 34 | 56 |
This tournament appearance was Gakhov`s first time in the main draw of a Tour-level event since the Munich tournament in 2024. Sebastian Ofner is set to play against Nuno Borges of Portugal in the next round.
Rupert Hartwell 
Adrian Whitmore