Hassan B. beat Donald M. 6-4, 6-2 in Augsburg, Germany, taking the match with stronger serving and sharper returning. Hassan converted three break points and won 75% of points behind his first serve, while Donald M. could only convert one of his opportunities.
The first set was tight until the late stages: Donald M. broke at 2-1, but Hassan B. hit back at 4-4 and then broke again in game 10 to close it out. In the second set Hassan B. took control with a break in game 2 and sealed the win with another break in game 8.
The standout number was Hassan B.'s run of seven consecutive games, aided by four aces and 25 return points won. Donald M. won just five service games and was broken three times, leaving him under too much pressure on his own delivery.