Russell d. Potro

Russell beat Potro 6-3, 6-3 in the first round at the Next Generation Adelaide International - Adelaide. Russell won 75 of 130 points (58%). Russell hit 6 aces to 7 and won 71% of points behind the first serve (34/48) against 61% for Potro. Russell converted 4 of 13 break points and saved 5 of 6 faced; Potro converted 1 of 6. Potro double-faulted 9 times. The match was played on hard in Australia.