ATP Vienna Open: Fernando Verdasco v Kyle Edmund, Match story

Fernando's Ferocious Forehand

Verdasco's forehand was on full flow in his victory against Kyle Edmund

The full range of Verdasco's forehand shots was on display in the middle and latter part of the first set. It was helped by the fact that his backhands were played with a lot of purpose behind them. This meant that he could set up the forehand, his strong zone, much more efficiently.

The highlight of the Madrilenian's game was his usage of forehand down the liners and inside out shots. He has had a high ratio of errors on those shots in his career so far. The improvement would've been evident for most of those who have followed him at any point in time. One of the best strokes of the match was his running forehand pass down the line when Edmund left the gate open.

The Doha resident was no mug with the crosscourts either, thumping them from both sides. Fernando Verdasco had got off to the perfect start.