Guy Den Ouden defeated Tom Gentzsch 6-4, 4-6, 6-0 in the first round of the ATP Challenger Bunschoten. The Dutchman clinched the match with a dominant third set, winning all six games and converting all three break points he faced while not offering a single break opportunity to his opponent.
Den Ouden took the first set after breaking Gentzsch twice, including a crucial break at 5-4 in the ninth game. Gentzsch fought back in the second, breaking three times, with the decisive break at 3-5 and then holding to love at 4-6. The momentum shifted completely in the decider, where Den Ouden broke in the first, third, and fifth games to seal the bagel.
Den Ouden's return was the difference: he won 41 return points to Gentzsch's 28 and converted 6 of 9 break points overall. Gentzsch hit six aces but also six double faults, saving only 33% of break points. Den Ouden landed 60% of first serves and won 68% of those points.