Ruud d. Munar Clar

Ruud beat Munar Clar 6-3, 1-6, 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 in the first round at the Australian Open - Melbourne. Ruud won 134 of 261 points (51%). Ruud hit 7 aces to 10 and won 69% of points behind the first serve (57/83) against 73% for Munar Clar. The second serve told: 57% won for Ruud, 38% for Munar Clar. Ruud converted 5 of 12 break points and saved 3 of 8 faced; Munar Clar converted 5 of 8. Winners to unforced errors: 48–37 for Ruud, 48–40 for Munar Clar. The match was played on hard in Australia.