Russian tennis player Ivan Gakhov, ranked 318th worldwide, was defeated in the semi-finals of the Murcia Challenger by Jesper De Jong of the Netherlands, who is ranked 105th. De Jong won the match in straight sets, with a score of 7-5, 6-1.
This result evens their head-to-head record at 1-1.
Match Statistics
| Gakhov | De Jong | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 3 |
| Double Faults | 0 | 4 |
| Break Points Converted | 0 | 3 |
| Total Points Won | 46 | 65 |
Jesper De Jong will now face Carlos Taberner of Spain in the final for the championship title in Murcia.
