In the first round Istomin defeated Andreas Seppi from Italy in three sets 6/3, 6/7 (4), 7/6 (4).

The match lasted 2 hours 28 minutes. Denis Istomin recorded nine aces and three break points, as well as one double fault.

Andreas Seppi served eight aces and registered two break-points. He made three double faults.

In the second round of the competition Istomin will play against the Italian Marco Cecchinato.