Sharipov d. Watanuki

Sharipov beat Watanuki 6-7(8), 7-5, 6-2 in the first round at the Shanghai Challenger. Sharipov won 106 of 198 points (54%). Sharipov hit 21 aces to 6 and won 82% of points behind the first serve (54/66) against 81% for Watanuki. Sharipov converted 3 of 4 break points and saved 4 of 4 faced; Watanuki converted 0 of 4. The match was played on hard in China.