Norrie d. Thompson

Norrie beat Thompson 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the first round at the U.S. Open - New York. Norrie won 143 of 266 points (54%). Norrie hit 18 aces to 8 and won 74% of points behind the first serve (60/81) against 66% for Thompson. Norrie converted 6 of 12 break points and saved 6 of 9 faced; Thompson converted 3 of 9. Winners to unforced errors: 41–43 for Norrie, 43–58 for Thompson. The match was played on hard in United States.