Blancaneaux d. Smith

Blancaneaux beat Smith 6-3, 7-6(5) in the first round at the St. Brieuc Challenger. Blancaneaux won 70 of 128 points (55%). Blancaneaux hit 6 aces to 3 and won 72% of points behind the first serve (31/43) against 70% for Smith. The second serve told: 73% won for Blancaneaux, 44% for Smith. Blancaneaux converted 2 of 3 break points and saved 1 of 2 faced; Smith converted 1 of 2. The match was played on indoor hard in France.