Nishikori d. Becker

Nishikori beat Becker 6-1, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 in the first round at the U.S. Open - New York. Nishikori won 117 of 199 points (59%). Nishikori hit 7 aces to 7 and won 73% of points behind the first serve (36/49) against 63% for Becker. The second serve told: 68% won for Nishikori, 35% for Becker. Nishikori converted 7 of 13 break points and saved 5 of 7 faced; Becker converted 2 of 7. Becker double-faulted 10 times. Winners to unforced errors: 47–22 for Nishikori, 23–43 for Becker. The match was played on hard in United States.