Simon d. Golubev

Simon beat Golubev 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the first round at the BNP Paribas Masters - Paris. Simon won 79 of 155 points (51%). Simon hit 6 aces to 10 and won 71% of points behind the first serve (32/45) against 80% for Golubev. The second serve told: 65% won for Simon, 50% for Golubev. Simon converted 3 of 6 break points and saved 1 of 3 faced; Golubev converted 2 of 3. Golubev double-faulted 6 times. The match was played on indoor hard in France.