Shelton d. Daniel

Shelton beat Daniel 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(2) in the first round at the Rakuten Japan Open - Tokyo. Shelton won 93 of 185 points (50%). Shelton hit 5 aces to 6 and won 73% of points behind the first serve (44/60) against 71% for Daniel. Shelton converted 2 of 5 break points and saved 2 of 4 faced; Daniel converted 2 of 4. The match was played on hard in Japan.