Alcala Gurri M. rallied from a set down to defeat Villanueva G. 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 at the Cordenons Italy Men Singles. The home player improved his return game after a shaky start, converting three of his ten break chances while saving four of seven break points faced. Villanueva served three aces but could not capitalise on his early momentum.
After dropping the first set despite breaking back immediately at 1-1, Alcala Gurri fell behind a break in the seventh game of the second set. He broke straight back at 4-4 and then secured the set with a decisive break at 7-5. In the decider, Alcala Gurri raced to a 2-0 lead, added a second break at 5-1, and although Villanueva pulled one break back at 5-2, the home player broke again to seal the match.
Alcala Gurri's second serve proved crucial — he won 15 of 21 points (71%) behind his second delivery compared to Villanueva's 18 of 33 (55%). He also won 42 receiver points to Villanueva's 29, underlining his aggressive returning in the latter stages.