Grigor Dimitrov was on pace to fall at the start of the tournament in Rotterdam , but refused to give up and turn hammered 4-6 7-6 ( 2 ) 6-2 over 96 th in the world , Paul -Henri Mathieu .
More than an hour Bulgarian passive and frustrating to play tennis when they were presented №12 rankings exceptionally stable and quality. But really decisive moments in the game, do not break character Dimitrov . Bulgarian defended Match 2 balls . Served up 13 aces.
Dimitrov and Mathieu began in a style that could lead to the longest match in the history of the tournament in Rotterdam. In the first two games played in a total of 26 points. Rival in round 2 will be David Goffin or Gilles Muller .
Match time : 2:08
Aces - 13
Double faults - 3
1st serve in - 60%
Winners - 36
Unforced errors - 30
Break points won - 3/4
Grigor saves match point with a crosscourt backhand that just clips the line
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