Sultanov K. defeated Binda A. 6-3, 6-2 in the Astana Men Singles, taking the match in straight sets. He leaned on a sharp serving display and constant pressure in return games, converting four breaks while Binda managed only one.
The first set was decided by a single break, with Sultanov moving ahead 4-2 in game six and closing out 6-3. Binda hit back early in the second set, breaking for 2-0, but Sultanov responded immediately at 1-2 and then broke again at 3-2 and 5-2 to run away with the decider.
Sultanov finished with seven aces, no double faults and a 70% first-serve rate, winning 75% of points behind his first delivery. Binda’s 57% first-serve accuracy and six double faults proved costly as he saved seven of 11 break points but could not hold off the pressure.