Walton d. Humbert

Walton beat Humbert 6-4, 7-6(4), 5-7, 6-1 in the first round at the U.S. Open - New York. Walton won 136 of 250 points (54%). Walton hit 15 aces to 19 and won 88% of points behind the first serve (61/69) against 79% for Humbert. Walton converted 3 of 6 break points and saved 2 of 3 faced; Humbert converted 1 of 3. Humbert double-faulted 8 times. Winners to unforced errors: 39–30 for Walton, 50–63 for Humbert. The match was played on hard in United States.