Shelton d. Humbert

Shelton beat Humbert 6-3, 7-6(2), 7-6(5) in the first round at the Australian Open - Melbourne. Shelton won 115 of 210 points (55%). Shelton hit 15 aces to 5 and won 78% of points behind the first serve (56/72) against 73% for Humbert. The second serve told: 65% won for Shelton, 49% for Humbert. Shelton converted 3 of 10 break points and saved 1 of 3 faced; Humbert converted 2 of 3. Humbert double-faulted 6 times. Winners to unforced errors: 43–26 for Shelton, 25–32 for Humbert. The match was played on hard in Australia.