Nishioka d. Van Assche

Nishioka beat Van Assche 5-7, 6-2, 7-6(1) in the first round at the European Open - Antwerp. Nishioka won 119 of 218 points (55%). Nishioka hit 9 aces to 7 and won 69% of points behind the first serve (57/83) against 62% for Van Assche. Nishioka converted 5 of 15 break points and saved 12 of 16 faced; Van Assche converted 4 of 16. The match was played on indoor hard in Belgium.