Becker recovers from poor start

Originally published on: 26/02/10 13:04

Becker, the world number 41, lost the first set 6-1 to the Swedish qualifier before rallying to complete a 1-6 6-1 7-6 (7/4) victory in a match lasting one hour 45 minutes.

Becker will now face fellow German Philipp Petzchner who fired 21 aces and broke his opponent five times to claim a 6-7 (7/4) 6-3 6-1 victory over Belgium’s Christophe Rochus in just over two hours.

Lukas Lacko, of Slovakia, progressed to the second round at the expense of Uzbekistan’s Denis Istomin who had to retire with a hamstring injury with the former winning 6-2 2-2.

Andrey Golubev fired in 17 aces but it was not enough to beat Daniel Koellerer, the Austrian prevailing 6-3 3-6 6-3.

Now get the WORLD’S BEST TENNIS MAGAZINE here

By Tim Farthing

About the Author / Tim Farthing

Tim Farthing, Tennishead Editorial Director & Owner, has been a huge tennis fan his whole life. He's a tennis journalist and entrepreneur as well as playing tennis to a national standard. He also helps manage his local club and volunteers for his local tennis organisation. He's a specialist in content about the administration of professional tennis and tennis coaching for all levels.