Purcell d. Thompson

Purcell beat Thompson 7-5, 1-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the first round at the French Open - Paris. Purcell won 109 of 217 points (50%). Purcell hit 7 aces to 6 and won 72% of points behind the first serve (54/75) against 80% for Thompson. Purcell converted 3 of 5 break points and saved 6 of 9 faced; Thompson converted 3 of 9. Winners to unforced errors: 49–42 for Purcell, 29–23 for Thompson. The match was played on clay in France.