6-3 6-2, that was the result for both Tomas Berdych and Milos Raonic in their opener in Portugal.
Berdych
Berdych conceded only 5 games to the Indian no.1 Somdev Devvarman in just 75 minutes. Match Stats. “I took my chances very well, even though I was a bit down, especially on my serve. There’s a lot of space to improve. I need to go out there very focused and play my best tennis.”
Tomas will play Leonardo Mayer in the quarters. Head to head 1-0 for Tomas
Raonic
Milos Raonic defeated Cuevas with the same result in just 67 minutes. Match Stats. “It was difficult to find momentum, so overall I look back on the match and I’m happy with how everything went. I have to keep getting better in every match. If I do so, the opportunity will be there and it’ll be about me stepping up and taking it.” commented the Canadian.
Milos will play the quarters against clay court specialist Carlos Berlocq. Head to head 2-0 for Milos
These are the quarters