Paul d. Kovacevic

Paul beat Kovacevic 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 in the first round at the Australian Open - Melbourne. Paul won 86 of 144 points (60%). Paul hit 20 aces to 10 and won 91% of points behind the first serve (40/44) against 73% for Kovacevic. The second serve told: 70% won for Paul, 41% for Kovacevic. Paul converted 4 of 6 break points and saved 0 of 0 faced; Kovacevic converted 0 of 0. Kovacevic double-faulted 5 times. Winners to unforced errors: 38–16 for Paul, 27–33 for Kovacevic. The match was played on hard in Australia.