Gerasimov d. Paire

Gerasimov beat Paire 6-2, 2-6, 7-6(5), 7-5 in the first round at the Australian Open - Melbourne. Gerasimov won 161 of 312 points (52%). Gerasimov hit 5 aces to 21 and won 61% of points behind the first serve (59/96) against 66% for Paire. Gerasimov converted 8 of 23 break points and saved 14 of 21 faced; Paire converted 7 of 21. Paire double-faulted 23 times. Winners to unforced errors: 25–32 for Gerasimov, 75–90 for Paire. The match was played on hard in Australia.