The match lasted 3 hours and 26 minutes. Denis Istomin, who currently holds 41st place in new ranking, recorded 13 aces and won six break points from six. He also made 51 unforced errors and registered 54 winners.

In his turn, Seppi served eight aces and won four out of eighteen break points. He made 53 unforced errors and recorded 52 winners.

In the second round, Denis Istomin will face Igor Andreev.