Nalbandian d. Smeets

Nalbandian beat Smeets 6-1, 6-1, 7-6(3) in the first round at the Australian Open - Melbourne. Nalbandian won 99 of 162 points (61%). Nalbandian hit 4 aces to 6 and won 81% of points behind the first serve (30/37) against 63% for Smeets. The second serve told: 68% won for Nalbandian, 41% for Smeets. Nalbandian converted 6 of 9 break points and saved 1 of 2 faced; Smeets converted 1 of 2. Smeets double-faulted 5 times. Winners to unforced errors: 21–24 for Nalbandian, 19–41 for Smeets. The match was played on hard in Australia.