Stakhovsky d. Mathieu

Stakhovsky beat Mathieu 6-4, 6-4 in the first round at the Open Sud de France - Montpellier. Stakhovsky won 67 of 131 points (51%). Stakhovsky hit 10 aces to 4 and won 76% of points behind the first serve (26/34) against 56% for Mathieu. The second serve told: 41% won for Stakhovsky, 60% for Mathieu. Stakhovsky converted 4 of 12 break points and saved 3 of 5 faced; Mathieu converted 2 of 5. The match was played on indoor hard in France.