Fernando Verdasco faced a tough debut in 'Valencia Open 500 ATP World Tour' and has not only come out with the win under his arm but with good feelings wrist. The win over Leonardo Mayer (6-4, 3-6, 6-3) has given value to the work of the Spanish tennis player, who has been found despite the good taste out of his opponent.

"The game was tough but I felt good, and it wasn’t easy because he is in the prime of his career (has climbed to number 25 in the ATP ranking, his highest). He pulls very strong, usually with a first serve over 200 km / h is not easy in such tracks. But the important thing is that I managed to keep calm in difficult times", said Fernando, before adding that "I felt the ball well”. It all depends on how the point, who dominates begins. In the second set he has mastered more, but as the game has progressed I could be the one who has taken the initiative".

Who was unable to advance to second round was Albert Ramos. Fabio Fognini has not given option and he has prevailed 6-4, 6-2.