Pearson d. Zhao

Pearson beat Zhao 6-7(7), 6-4, 6-4 in the first round at the Wuning 1 Challenger. Pearson won 114 of 225 points (51%). Pearson hit 10 aces to 14 and won 68% of points behind the first serve (46/68) against 68% for Zhao. Pearson converted 5 of 16 break points and saved 1 of 4 faced; Zhao converted 3 of 4. Zhao double-faulted 6 times. The match was played on hard in China.