No. 6 seed Andreev ousted

Sixth-seeded Igor Andreev of Russia was knocked in the opening round of the RMK Championships by countryman Igor Kunitsyn, 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Monday.

Kunitsyn won his first match of the year after consecutive first-round losses at Brisbane, Auckland, the Australian Open and San Jose.

"I've been playing good tennis since the Australian Open," Kunitsyn said. "It's unfortunate I couldn't get a win. I knew it was just a matter of time. My game has been feeling better week after week."

Kunitsyn's first win of the year came against his longtime friend and Davis Cup teammate.

"It's never nice beating your best …