Mcdonald d. Rublev

Mcdonald beat Rublev 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 in the first round at the Australian Open - Melbourne. Mcdonald won 124 of 242 points (51%). Mcdonald hit 8 aces to 6 and won 71% of points behind the first serve (45/63) against 70% for Rublev. Mcdonald converted 5 of 13 break points and saved 7 of 11 faced; Rublev converted 4 of 11. Rublev double-faulted 9 times. Winners to unforced errors: 39–45 for Mcdonald, 30–41 for Rublev. The match was played on hard in Australia.