Karlovic d. Ebden

Karlovic beat Ebden 7-6(3), 7-6(3) in the first round at the BNP Paribas Open - Indian Wells. Karlovic won 92 of 178 points (52%). Karlovic hit 18 aces to 2 and won 80% of points behind the first serve (40/50) against 67% for Ebden. Karlovic converted 1 of 5 break points and saved 4 of 5 faced; Ebden converted 1 of 5. Ebden double-faulted 8 times. The match was played on hard in United States.