Otto Virtanen defeated Germany by Rudolf Molleker directly in two sets (6–4, 6–3) in the opening round of the Helsinki ATP challenger tournament.
– In terms of gameplay, it was not the easiest, as the first matches of the competition are often challenging. Now the body feels warm and ready and used to this home field. It’s nice to continue on Thursday against a familiar friend and hopefully we can fill the room again, Virtanen said In the announcement of the Tennis Association.
In the next round on Thursday, we will see the Finnish struggle again, when Virtanen, ranked third in the tournament, meets Patrick Kaukovaltanwho batted in his opening match Oskari Paldanius lot 2–1.