Paul d. Safiullin

Paul beat Safiullin 3-6, 2-6, 6-2, 6-4, 6-3 in the second round at the U.S. Open - New York. Paul won 130 of 259 points (50%). Paul hit 10 aces to 8 and won 75% of points behind the first serve (66/88) against 72% for Safiullin. Paul converted 5 of 9 break points and saved 5 of 9 faced; Safiullin converted 4 of 9. Safiullin double-faulted 5 times. Winners to unforced errors: 43–44 for Paul, 34–48 for Safiullin. The match was played on hard in United States.