Friend d. Ciric

Friend beat Ciric 6-3, 7-6(5) in the first round at the M25 Winston-Salem 1. Friend won 76 of 142 points (54%). Friend hit 3 aces to 1 and won 79% of points behind the first serve (27/34) against 59% for Ciric. Friend converted 4 of 10 break points and saved 2 of 4 faced; Ciric converted 2 of 4. The match was played on indoor hard in United States.