Benneteau d. Melzer

Benneteau beat Melzer 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 in the first round at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters - Monte-Carlo. Benneteau won 91 of 175 points (52%). Benneteau hit 4 aces to 3 and won 70% of points behind the first serve (40/57) against 70% for Melzer. Benneteau converted 3 of 8 break points and saved 2 of 5 faced; Melzer converted 3 of 5. Melzer double-faulted 7 times. The match was played on clay in Monaco.