Appleton d. John-Baptiste

Appleton beat John-Baptiste 6-3, 6-1 in the first round at the W50 Nottingham. Appleton won 63 of 107 points (59%). Appleton hit 2 aces to 1 and won 71% of points behind the first serve (24/34) against 59% for John-Baptiste. The second serve told: 65% won for Appleton, 31% for John-Baptiste. Appleton converted 4 of 8 break points and saved 5 of 5 faced; John-Baptiste converted 0 of 5. The match was played on hard in Great Britain.