Shelton d. Bublik

Shelton beat Bublik 7-6(4), 6-2 in the first round at the National Bank Open - Montreal. Shelton won 75 of 138 points (54%). Shelton hit 9 aces to 7 and won 74% of points behind the first serve (28/38) against 70% for Bublik. The second serve told: 65% won for Shelton, 40% for Bublik. Shelton converted 3 of 9 break points and saved 0 of 1 faced; Bublik converted 1 of 1. Bublik double-faulted 6 times. The match was played on hard in Canada.