Herbert d. Simon

Herbert beat Simon 6-7(8), 7-6(5), 6-3 in the first round at the BNP Paribas Open - Indian Wells. Herbert won 129 of 249 points (52%). Herbert hit 14 aces to 1 and won 76% of points behind the first serve (65/85) against 67% for Simon. Herbert converted 3 of 5 break points and saved 6 of 8 faced; Simon converted 2 of 8. The match was played on hard in United States.