Damir Džumhur advances to the second round of the tournament in Moscow

Damir Džumhur has secured a place in the second round of the ATP tournament in Moscow despite a terrible game in the second set, writes Patria News Agency.

Our best tennis player defeated Thomas Fabbiano 2:1 (6:3; 0:6; 6:2).

Džumhur achieved the first and only break in the first set in the fourth game, and successfully held his serve until the end of the first set for 6:3 and a lead in sets. Our tennis player could have finished the first set in the eighth game, but he missed as many as six set points.

In the second set, Džumhur experienced a classic "blackout" in his game. The Italian won all six games in 25 minutes of play and quickly equalized to 1:1.

However, in the deciding set, Džumhur put things back in place, made two breaks in the third and seventh games, and used the first match point for 6:2 and a final 2:1 in sets.

In the next round, Bosnia and Herzegovina's number 1 racquet will play against Yuki Bhambri.