Paul d. O'Connell

Paul beat O'Connell 6-4, 7-5 in the first round at the Adelaide International 2 - Adelaide. Paul won 70 of 123 points (57%). Paul hit 6 aces to 7 and won 82% of points behind the first serve (32/39) against 78% for O'Connell. The second serve told: 78% won for Paul, 40% for O'Connell. Paul converted 2 of 5 break points and saved 1 of 1 faced; O'Connell converted 0 of 1. The match was played on hard in Australia.