The first racket of Ukraine Oleksandr Dolgopolov reached the second round of the tournament in Tokyo, a series of ATR-500 with a prize Fund of $1,706,175.
Japanese hard Dolgopolov started the match with a 64-th racket of the world from Russia Daniil Medvedev, who at Wimbledon sensationally beat Stan Wawrinka, but after this victory, remember nothing special.
The first set Dolgopolov took two breaks, but in the second game, Alexander scored three times at the reception if one lost the game, not his serve.
In a match with Medvedev and Dolgopolov served 4 aces, made 3 double faults, won 69% of balls with the first filing, converted 5 of 12 break points and won 2 out of 3 chance of the opponent on the break.
Considering Davis Cup victory over Medvedev in Tokyo became Dolgopolov 27th of the season. Ukrainian is close to that for the third time in his career to win 30 wins at the level of the ATP tour.
Next opponent Alexander Dolgopolov in Tokyo will be 46-I racket of the world from the United States Steve Johnson, who in the first round sensationally passed Dominic Thiem.
Alexander Dolgopolov (Ukraine) – Daniil Medvedev (Russia) – 6:1, 6:2
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