Sanchez Martinez B. defeated Barton H. 6-4 6-3 in Augsburg, Germany, sealing the win with two breaks in the second set after a single break decided the opener. The winner saved all three break points he faced and did not lose serve.
The first set turned in the fifth game, when Sanchez Martinez broke for 3-2 and held on to take it 6-4. In the second set he struck in the seventh game at 4-3 and again in the ninth at 6-3 to close out the match.
The standout number was Sanchez Martinez's return work: he won 16 of 28 points on Barton's second serve and finished with 63 points to Barton's 51. Barton saved five of the seven break points he faced but converted none.