Stakhovsky d. Becker

Stakhovsky beat Becker 7-6(3), 7-6(6) in the first round at the Medibank International - Sydney. Stakhovsky won 91 of 174 points (52%). Stakhovsky hit 8 aces to 6 and won 73% of points behind the first serve (38/52) against 65% for Becker. Stakhovsky converted 2 of 8 break points and saved 4 of 6 faced; Becker converted 2 of 6. The match was played on hard in Australia.