Paul d. Struff

Paul beat Struff 6-1, 7-6(6), 6-2 in the first round at the Australian Open - Melbourne. Paul won 96 of 158 points (61%). Paul hit 20 aces to 8 and won 83% of points behind the first serve (45/54) against 70% for Struff. The second serve told: 60% won for Paul, 36% for Struff. Paul converted 5 of 10 break points and saved 2 of 3 faced; Struff converted 1 of 3. Struff double-faulted 6 times. Winners to unforced errors: 28–8 for Paul, 19–22 for Struff. The match was played on hard in Australia.