Nakashima d. Paul

Nakashima beat Paul 6-7(4), 7-6(5), 7-6(2) in the first round at the Libema Open - 's-Hertogenbosch. Nakashima won 138 of 270 points (51%). Nakashima hit 8 aces to 14 and won 79% of points behind the first serve (65/82) against 78% for Paul. Nakashima converted 1 of 6 break points and saved 4 of 5 faced; Paul converted 1 of 5. The match was played on grass in Netherlands.