Nishikori d. Thompson

Nishikori beat Thompson 7-6(5), 7-6(5) in the first round at the Truist Atlanta Open - Atlanta. Nishikori won 92 of 180 points (51%). Nishikori hit 0 aces to 9 and won 75% of points behind the first serve (49/65) against 81% for Thompson. Nishikori converted 0 of 6 break points and saved 4 of 4 faced; Thompson converted 0 of 4. The match was played on hard in United States.