Timofeeva downs Zidansek 6-3 7-5 in US Open first round

Maria Timofeeva made a composed start to the US Open, beating Tamara Zidansek 6-3, 7-5 in the first round without ever surrendering control. The serve told the story: Timofeeva landed 65.1% of her first deliveries and won 65.9% of those points, while Zidansek managed just 61.5% first serves in and a modest 47.9% of points behind them. The Slovenian's second ball was even more vulnerable at 40% won, against 45.5% for Timofeeva, and three double faults from Zidansek added to the pressure. It was a clean, efficient way for Timofeeva to open her campaign in New York.