Grenier d. Zhukayev

Grenier beat Zhukayev 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-1 in the first round at the Manama Challenger. Grenier won 94 of 163 points (58%). Grenier hit 14 aces to 5 and won 75% of points behind the first serve (43/57) against 62% for Zhukayev. Grenier converted 6 of 9 break points and saved 1 of 3 faced; Zhukayev converted 2 of 3. The match was played on hard in Bahrain.