Russell d. Fognini

Russell beat Fognini 6-1, 4-6, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in the first round at the Australian Open - Melbourne. Russell won 143 of 263 points (54%). Russell hit 6 aces to 6 and won 67% of points behind the first serve (63/94) against 66% for Fognini. Russell converted 6 of 11 break points and saved 2 of 5 faced; Fognini converted 3 of 5. Fognini double-faulted 9 times. The match was played on hard in Australia.