Michelsen d. Shevchenko

Michelsen beat Shevchenko 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 in the first round at the French Open - Paris. Michelsen won 90 of 146 points (62%). Michelsen hit 9 aces to 3 and won 78% of points behind the first serve (36/46) against 57% for Shevchenko. The second serve told: 62% won for Michelsen, 37% for Shevchenko. Michelsen converted 7 of 11 break points and saved 4 of 6 faced; Shevchenko converted 2 of 6. Winners to unforced errors: 29–20 for Michelsen, 18–32 for Shevchenko. The match was played on clay in France.