Fonseca beats Van de Zandschulp 6-4 7-6 in Cincinnati opener

Joao Fonseca came through in straight sets in the Cincinnati round of 64, taking the opener 6-4 and then edging a tight second set in a tiebreak against Botic van de Zandschulp. The serve numbers told the story: the Dutchman landed only 52.9% of his first serves, and although he won 80.6% of those points, he took just 28.1% behind the second, coughing up eight double faults. Fonseca was steadier throughout, putting 63.9% of first serves in and winning 63.0% of those points plus 65.4% behind the second. It was a composed start to his tournament for the Brazilian.