Zeitune M. defeated Garbero F. 6-4, 6-1 in Genoa. Zeitune's serve and return set the tone, and the second set was where he took complete control.
The first set stayed close until the seventh game, when Zeitune recorded the only break and then served it out. Zeitune broke in the opening game of the second set, and Garbero never recovered as Zeitune closed the match at 6-1.
The decisive numbers belonged to Zeitune: eight aces to one and six break points saved from six. He also held all seven of his service games, which left Garbero with no path into the match.