Jurgen Melzer defeated George Bastl 6-2 6-4 in the Metz qualifying round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Jurgen Melzer came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's final. Jurgen Melzer extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Melzer J. took it in straight sets.
Jurgen Melzer beat George Bastl 6-2 6-4. Umpiry, "Jurgen Melzer vs George Bastl — Metz Qualifying Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2007-09-30/bastl-vs-melzer-metz-q16?utm_source=cite (as of 30 September 2007).