Set 1 Winner: Ferrari vs Callejon

In a commanding display at the Cattolica Challenger, Gianmarco Ferrari has clinched the first set against Sergio Callejon, reinforcing his status as the favorite in this early-round encounter. Ferrari's aggressive baseline play and precise serving left Callejon scrambling, as the Italian player broke serve at a critical moment to close out the set 6-3. The victory in the first set puts Ferrari in a commanding position to advance to the next round of the tournament.

Callejon, despite his best efforts to counter Ferrari's relentless pressure, struggled to find his rhythm, committing unforced errors at pivotal junctures. The match, originally scheduled for June 9, faced a brief delay but resumed with both players eager to make their mark. Ferrari's ability to dictate points from the outset proved decisive, leaving Callejon with an uphill battle to turn the tide in the subsequent sets.