Herbert d. Bhambri

Herbert beat Bhambri 6-3, 7-6(3), 7-5 in the first round at the U.S. Open - New York. Herbert won 123 of 229 points (54%). Herbert hit 13 aces to 0 and won 79% of points behind the first serve (48/61) against 60% for Bhambri. Herbert converted 6 of 14 break points and saved 6 of 10 faced; Bhambri converted 4 of 10. Bhambri double-faulted 6 times. Winners to unforced errors: 13–6 for Herbert, 0–6 for Bhambri. The match was played on hard in United States.