Stephens d. Sierra

Stephens beat Sierra 6-3, 6-4 in the first round at the National Bank Open - Toronto. Stephens won 58 of 106 points (55%). won 68% of points behind the first serve (23/34) against 61% for Sierra. Stephens converted 5 of 8 break points and saved 1 of 3 faced; Sierra converted 2 of 3. Sierra double-faulted 8 times. The match was played on hard in Canada.