Marchenko d. Paul

Marchenko beat Paul 6-2, 7-6(4) in the first round at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel - Acapulco. Marchenko won 72 of 130 points (55%). Marchenko hit 9 aces to 3 and won 92% of points behind the first serve (35/38) against 64% for Paul. Marchenko converted 3 of 4 break points and saved 1 of 2 faced; Paul converted 1 of 2. The match was played on hard in Mexico.