Hijikata d. Fearnley

Hijikata beat Fearnley 6-1, 7-6(3) in the first round at the Birmingham Challenger. Hijikata won 70 of 128 points (55%). Hijikata hit 5 aces to 9 and won 67% of points behind the first serve (30/45) against 76% for Fearnley. The second serve told: 60% won for Hijikata, 29% for Fearnley. Hijikata converted 3 of 7 break points and saved 3 of 4 faced; Fearnley converted 1 of 4. Fearnley double-faulted 6 times. The match was played on grass in Great Britain.