Becker d. Benneteau

Becker beat Benneteau 7-5, 5-7, 6-2, 6-4 in the first round at the Australian Open - Melbourne. Becker won 125 of 236 points (53%). Becker hit 17 aces to 14 and won 76% of points behind the first serve (55/72) against 73% for Benneteau. Becker converted 5 of 8 break points and saved 3 of 5 faced; Benneteau converted 2 of 5. Winners to unforced errors: 49–32 for Becker, 34–37 for Benneteau. The match was played on hard in Australia.