T. Gentzsch defeated Z. Piros 6-4, 6-4 at the ATP Challenger Hagen, doing most of the damage on first serve and converting three break points to one from his opponent. The win was built on a strong opening delivery rather than overall service-point dominance, as Piros actually won more total service points.
The first set came down to a single break, with Gentzsch moving ahead at 3-2 in game 5 and then holding on for the set. The second set was more eventful: Piros broke for a 2-0 lead, but Gentzsch broke straight back at 1-2 and then delivered the decisive break at 4-3 to close out the match.
Gentzsch won 81% of first-serve points and saved three of the four break points he faced. Piros fired six aces but managed only 43% on first-serve return points, making it hard for him to put sustained pressure on Gentzsch's serve.