Johnson d. Thompson

Johnson beat Thompson 7-6(5), 6-7(6), 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the first round at the Australian Open - Melbourne. Johnson won 165 of 317 points (52%). Johnson hit 15 aces to 19 and won 80% of points behind the first serve (72/90) against 75% for Thompson. Johnson converted 5 of 15 break points and saved 2 of 5 faced; Thompson converted 3 of 5. Winners to unforced errors: 53–51 for Johnson, 54–43 for Thompson. The match was played on hard in Australia.