Jim Courier defeated Jan Gunnarsson 6-3 6-4 6-2 in the Australian Open round of 128 on hard. The result followed the form book — Jim Courier came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128. Jim Courier extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Courier J. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Courier J. leads 1–0 · Clay: Courier J. leads 1–0