Zhang d. Stephens

Zhang beat Stephens 2-6, 7-6(2), 6-2 in the first round at the Australian Open - Melbourne. Zhang won 89 of 174 points (51%). Zhang hit 2 aces to 3 and won 63% of points behind the first serve (35/56) against 55% for Stephens. Zhang converted 6 of 9 break points and saved 5 of 11 faced; Stephens converted 6 of 11. The match was played on hard in Australia.