Russian tennis player Ilya Simakin, ranked 271st in the world, successfully began his participation in the `Challenger` tournament in Guangzhou, China. In the first round, he defeated local player Ye Cong Mo (world No. 543) with a score of 6/1, 7/6(3).
The match duration was 1 hour and 17 minutes. This encounter marked the first time these two players have faced each other.
Match Statistics:
| Simakin | Ye Cong Mo | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 13 | 6 |
| Double Faults | 3 | 1 |
| Breaks | 3 | 1 |
| Total Points Won | 75 | 56 |
In the next round, Simakin is scheduled to play against Japanese player Yosuke Watanuki.
Rupert Hartwell 
Adrian Whitmore