Shevchenko d. Chidekh

Shevchenko beat Chidekh 6-4, 7-6(6) in the first round at the Pau Challenger. Shevchenko won 91 of 180 points (51%). Shevchenko hit 11 aces to 2 and won 65% of points behind the first serve (46/71) against 73% for Chidekh. Shevchenko converted 4 of 5 break points and saved 14 of 17 faced; Chidekh converted 3 of 17. The match was played on indoor hard in France.