NEW YORK — Fun-loving Frenchman Benoit Paire registered the biggest shock of an upset-filled opening day at the U.S. Open with a stunning five-set victory over 2014 finalist Kei Nishikori of Japan on Monday.
The bearded Paire said the key to his 6-4 3-6 4-6 7-6(6) 6-4 win was to throw caution to the wind, hit out, and most of all, have fun.
"The thing is you have to have pleasure on this match," said Paire "You have to feel good on court, to have fun, you know. You're going to play on big court, on big stadium.