Adrian Mannarino survives Martin Klizan 3-6 6-1 7-5 in the 1st round in Sofia on Monday after conquering a huge battle. Mannarino will engage against Egor Gerasimov in the 2nd round.

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Klizan had a great start in this set after breaking Mannarino in the 2nd game (2-0) before consolidating his break and lead 3-0. That was sufficient for the Slovakian to win the set (6-3) as there were no other breaks.

Klizan converted 50% of his break points (1/2). He had 2 break points opportunities in the 2nd game (1-0 40-A and 40-A). On the other side, Adrian was unable to convert any of his 4 break points. He had 4 break points opportunities in the 2nd (0-2 30-40) and the 7th game (2-4 0-40, 15-40 and 30-40).

They played 66 points. Martin won 8 more points than the French player (37-29). The Slovakian conceded 10 points on serve (23-10). Regarding the other side of the net, Mannarino conceded 14 points on serve (19-14).

Mannarino had a racing start in this set after breaking Klizan in the 2nd game (2-0) before consolidating his break and lead 5-0. Mannarino managed to strengthen his lead after breaking Martin in the 4th (4-0) game before winning the set (6-1).

It is worth noting that a pivotal stage of the set was when the French player won 5 consecutive games in the 2nd set so as to convert the scoreline from 0-0 to 5-0.

Mannarino converted 66% of his break points (2/3). He had 3 break points opportunities in the 2nd (1-0 0-40) and the 4th game (3-0 15-40 and 30-40). On the other side, Klizan was unable to convert any of his 2 break points. He had 2 break points opportunities in the 5th game (0-4 15-40 and 30-40).

They played 40 points. the French player conquered the set after winning 12 points more than Martin (26-14). the French player conceded 8 points on serve (18-8). on the other side of the net, Martin conceded 8 points on serve (6-8).

Adrian won the set after he broke the Slovakian in the 3rd (2-1) and in the 11th (6-5) game. Martin tried to stage a comeback breaking in the 6th (3-3) game. Yet, Adrian refused to give way to win the set 7-5.

Mannarino converted 66% of his break points (2/3). He had 3 break points opportunities in the 3rd (1-1 30-40 and 40-A) and the 11th game (5-5 15-40). On the other side, the Slovakian was clinical in converting the only break point that he conquered in the 6th game (2-3 30-40).

They played 65 points. Mannarino conquered the set after winning 5 points more than the Slovakian (35-30). Adrian surrendered 10 points on serve (23-10

). on the other side of the net, the Slovakian conceded 12 points on serve (20-12).

the French player will add to his prize money € 2,010 after winning this match. He has won already € 7,425 after this win. If he wins the next match, Adrian will add € 1,815 to his earnings to get in total € 9,240 in total.

Stats: aces, double faults, breaks, winners

Mannarino
Klizan
3-6 6-1 7-5
2h:09
90
90
Total points
81
81
39
39
Winners
30
30
43%
43%
Ratio Winners
37%
37%
-- Serve --
10
10
Aces
7
7
5
5
Double Faults
1
1
58%
58%
1st in
52%
52%
74%
74%
1st won
73%
73%
39/53
39/53
1st won
30/41
30/41
54%
54%
2nd won
50%
50%
21/39
21/39
2nd won
19/38
19/38
-- Break Points --
4/10
4/10
Total
2/5
2/5
40%
40%
Won
40%
40%
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At the end of the match, Mannarino scored 90

points vs. Klizan’s 81.

Adrian fired 10 aces and he committed 5 double faults. Adrian won this match even if he had some problems converting his break points since he converted only 40% (4/10) of the procured opportunities. On the other side, Martin wasn’t that great in converting his break points (only 40% – 2/5). That was one of the key issues for his demise.

After this match, the head to head between Mannarino and Klizan is 1-1.

Highlights Adrian Mannarino vs. Martin Klizan Sofia Open – Sofia

Draw and next match H2H: Adrian Mannarino vs. Egor Gerasimov – stats

Mannarino will take on Gerasimov in the 2nd round.

This will be the 4th time that Adrian Mannarino and Egor Gerasimov fight against each other. The head to head is 2-1 for Mannarino (see full H2H stats),but they are 1-1 on I.hard.

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