Martineau M. defeated Erel Y. 6-4, 6-4 in Segovia, relying on a decisive late break in each set and a strong first-serve performance. The Frenchman saved 75% of break points faced (3/4) while converting two of three chances, edging a match where both players held serve comfortably for long stretches.
In the first set, Erel broke first at 0-1, but Martineau immediately replied with a break at 3-3 before breaking again at 6-4 to seal the set. The second set was tighter: neither player conceded a break point until Martineau broke Erel at 6-4, closing out the match with a clean hold. No tiebreakers were needed in either set.
Martineau's first serve proved decisive: he won 78% of points on his first delivery (32/41) compared to Erel's 64% (23/36). He also saved both break points faced in the second set, while Erel failed to create a single break chance after the opening set. The match featured just two aces and three double faults between the pair.