Aleshchev d. Rootman

Aleshchev beat Rootman 6-1, 6-7(3), 6-1 in the first round at the M15 Mbombela. Aleshchev won 96 of 169 points (57%). Aleshchev hit 2 aces to 1 and won 65% of points behind the first serve (28/43) against 55% for Rootman. The second serve told: 61% won for Aleshchev, 38% for Rootman. Aleshchev converted 7 of 14 break points and saved 0 of 3 faced; Rootman converted 3 of 3. The match was played on hard in South Africa.