James Ward defeated Marsel Ilhan 6-7 6-4 7-6 in the Zagreb qualifying round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — James Ward came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. James Ward extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Ward J. came through in three sets.
James Ward beat Marsel Ilhan 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(5). Umpiry, "James Ward vs Marsel Ilhan — Zagreb Qualifying Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2010-01-31/ilhan-vs-ward-zagreb-q16?utm_source=cite (as of 31 January 2010).