Statham d. Thompson

Statham beat Thompson 6-2, 6-4 in the first round at the M25 Timaru 1. Statham won 73 of 123 points (59%). Statham hit 0 aces to 3 and won 73% of points behind the first serve (22/30) against 50% for Thompson. The second serve told: 75% won for Statham, 48% for Thompson. Statham converted 4 of 13 break points and saved 0 of 1 faced; Thompson converted 1 of 1. The match was played on hard in New Zealand.