The Belgian won the first set with forceps 7-5 before being defeated by the Argentinian in the second 6-4. Visibly in good shape, he literally crushed his opponent in the third set 6-1 to regain the advantage.
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The 25-year-old Limburger had won his only previous duel with 24-year-old Diaz Acosta. He beat the Argentinian 7-5, 6-4 last October in the first round of the European Open in Antwerp.