Nam, number 418 on the ATP ranking, lost toPaolo Lorenzi from Italy, number 108 in the ranking, 0-2 (3-6, 2-6), in themen’s singles category.
Nam took a 3-1 lead in the first round, but theItalian player was able to complete a comeback to win 6-3.
Lorenzi showed continued strength in the secondround to win 6-2.
After returning to Vietnam, Nam will join the Vietnameseteam at the Davis Cup group three, Asia-Pacific region, held in the end ofMay in Singapore.-VNA