06.06.2017 10:18:11 | Today, the first round of UniCredit Czech Open singles is finishing and attractive doubles matches are on the agenda. At 11 a.m., the eighth seeded Adam Pavlásek will play Petr Michnev on court No. 1. Michnev advanced from qualification where he beat Robin Staněk. "I managed to achieve something I didn't expect. I played very well in the last match. I hope I haven't said my last word and I will continue my way up," said Michnev after advancing to the main event – and it is clear that Czech tennis will have representation in the second round.
The second seeded Jiří Veselý will play the third match on the centre court, his opponent will be Dmitrij Popko of Kazakhstan. The Czech player is believed to pass easily to the second round. They will be followed by the tournament No. 1 Martin Klizan of Slovakia versus the wildcard holder Patrik Rikl. A very difficult draw... The doubles will present Gombos (SVK) and Pavlasek (CZE) versus Krawietz (GER) and Motti (ITA), Kellovsky and Michnev (both CZE) vs. Behar (URU) and Bury (BLR).
