Patrick McEnroe defeated Jeff Tarango 6-1 4-6 6-4 6-3 in the Australian Open round of 64 on hard. The result followed the form book — Patrick McEnroe came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's semi-final. Patrick McEnroe extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
McEnroe P. came through in four sets.