David Ferrer faces Roger Federer's conqueror in first round of Erste Bank Open
Tuesday 20 October 2015 16:58, UK
Top seed David Ferrer begins his bid for a fifth ATP title of the year in the first round of the Erste Bank Open, live on Sky Sports.
The Spaniard faces a dangerous opening clash against compatriot Albert Ramos-Vinolas, who produced a career-best victory over Roger Federer in last week's Shanghai Masters.
Ramos-Vinolas completed an impressive three-set triumph over the Swiss star, but has suffered defeat in all four of his previous matches with his world No 8 opponent in Vienna.
Ferrer, who was beaten by the absent Andy Murray in last year's final, will be hoping to add to the trophies he has already collected in Doha, Rio de Janeiro, Acapulco and Kuala Lumpur.
Gael Monfils, the enigmatic Frenchman, will make his return from injury when he faces Brazilian Thomaz Bellucci.
Sixth-seeded Monfils has not appeared on court since he was forced to retire from his opening round clash at the US Open with elbow and back injuries.
John Isner, ranked as the third seed, is also in action against another Frenchman Kenny De Schepper.
The American has performed consistently in the last three tournaments, only suffering defeats to the world's top trio of Murray, Novak Djokovic and Federer.
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Exciting young Austrian Dominic Thiem and the classy Alexandr Dolgopolov are two other players to keep an eye out for during day two in Austria.
Watch day two of the Erste Bank Open on Sky Sports 1 from 2pm.
