VALENCIA, Spain — Vasek Pospisil advanced to the second round of the Valenica Open following a 6-4, 6-3 win over Santiago Giraldo on Monday.
Pospisil, the fifteenth-seeded Canadian, had won all three of his previous matches against the Colombian.
Extending that record proved straightforward, as Pospisil used his big serve and powerful forehand to good effect, wrapping up the victory in 1 hour and 10 minutes.
"I played pretty well overall and did a good job despite a few nerves at the end," Pospisil said.
"I came up with some good points and great shots and that was the key to the match.