Musetti and Van Assche traded holds throughout a gruelling set, Musetti saving all break points in a 5 minute hold for 2-1 and again in a 9 minute hold for 6-5, before Musetti won the tiebreak.

Van Assche saved all six break points in a 15 minute hold for 1-0, then both players held serve relentlessly until Van Assche won the tiebreak after 13 minutes.

Van Assche broke for 1-0, but Musetti broke back for 2-2 and broke again for 6-4, with a 5 minute deuce hold for 3-2 the only standout resistance from Van Assche.