Denis Istomin progresses to second round of US Open

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) -- Uzbekistan number one Denis Istomin progressed to the second round of the US Open, defeating Benjamin Becker from Germany.

Denis Istomin defeated Becker in four sets with the score 6:7, 6:4, 6:4 and 6:1. The match lasted 2 hours and 30 minutes.

During this time, Istomin recorded 8 break points, 11 aces and two double faults.

In his turn, Becker won three break points, served 7 aces and committed 13 double faults.

In the second round, Denis Istomin will face world no. 20 Dominc Thiem from Austria.