Russian tennis player Ivan Gakhov, world number 303, did not manage to qualify for the main draw of the Madrid Challenger. In the qualifying semi-final, he was defeated by Norbert Gombos from Slovakia, who is ranked 401st.
The match concluded with a score of 6-4, 6-7 (0-7), 6-3. The duration of the match was 2 hours and 23 minutes.
Match Statistics:
| Gombos | Gakhov | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 10 | 7 |
| Double Faults | 2 | 3 |
| Break Points | 2 | 0 |
| Total Points Won | 106 | 102 |
In the qualifying final, Gombos will face Nick Hardt from the Dominican Republic.
