Stay up to date with the latest news
Subscribe to our telegram channel
In the first round, Istomin defeated world No. 31 Pablo Carreño Busta of Spain with the score 6:4, 4:6, 6:4, 4:6 and 6:2.
The match lasted three hours. Carreño Busta recorded five aces, five double faults and three break-points.
In his turn, Istomin served 16 aces and committee two double faults and registered five break points.
In the fourth round, Istomin will face Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria.