Tien d. Smith

Tien beat Smith 6-4, 7-5 in the first round at the National Bank Open - Toronto. Tien won 76 of 137 points (55%). Tien hit 2 aces to 7 and won 81% of points behind the first serve (25/31) against 69% for Smith. The second serve told: 59% won for Tien, 41% for Smith. Tien converted 3 of 7 break points and saved 4 of 5 faced; Smith converted 1 of 5. The match was played on hard in Canada.