In the second set, both Alberto and Chiudinelli played well with the only difference being a break of Alberto's serve.  In the end, that single break was enough for Chiudinelli to take the second set 6-3 as he advanced into the second round with the well-earned victory.

In doubles play, Alberto and partner Andrei Plotniy (RUS) faced off against the #4 seeded duo of Denis Istomin (UZB) and Alexey Kedriouk (KAZ).  Alberto and Plotniy came out of the gate fast in the first set as they forced an early break of serve and made it hold up in taking the set 6-3.  In the second set, Alberto and Plotniy continued their excellent play in taking a quick 2-0 advantage.  Down 2-3, Istomin and Kedriouk rallied to earn a break of serve as they evened the set at 3-all.  With Alberto and Plotniy serving to extend the second set at 4-5, the #4 seeds broke once more to take the set and force a deciding super-tiebreaker.  In the superbreaker, the combo of Istomin/Kedriouk got off to a fast start and never let off the gas pedal as they won the breaker 10-6, booking a spot in the quarterfinals.