Thompson d. Vukic

Thompson beat Vukic 3-6, 7-6(3), 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 in the first round at the Australian Open - Melbourne. Thompson won 155 of 309 points (50%). Thompson hit 18 aces to 14 and won 77% of points behind the first serve (70/91) against 71% for Vukic. Thompson converted 4 of 12 break points and saved 12 of 15 faced; Vukic converted 3 of 15. Winners to unforced errors: 54–60 for Thompson, 58–50 for Vukic. The match was played on hard in Australia.