Ruud d. Thompson

Ruud beat Thompson 6-3, 6-3, 2-1, ret. after Thompson retired in the first round at the Australian Open - Melbourne. Ruud won 79 of 132 points (60%). Ruud hit 4 aces to 5 and won 83% of points behind the first serve (35/42) against 58% for Thompson. Ruud converted 3 of 4 break points and saved 3 of 3 faced; Thompson converted 0 of 3. Winners to unforced errors: 27–17 for Ruud, 16–29 for Thompson. The match was played on hard in Australia.