The match lasted exactly 100 minutes, with the sets ending 7:6, 6:2 in favor of Blockx. The decision on the winner likely fell in the first set, which Damir opened with a break. He then secured another break in the fifth game, taking a 4:1 lead. He subsequently lost one of his own service games, and in the ninth game, he had three set points. He missed all of them, then lost his service game, leading to a tie-break that, after much drama, went to the Belgian. This seemed to demotivate Damir, who played significantly worse in the second set, winning only two games and ultimately suffering a well-deserved defeat. Blockx will thus compete in the prestigious ATP tournament, which is typically played on clay courts.