Thomas Muster defeated Paul Haarhuis 4-6 6-3 7-6 6-1 in the Australian Open round of 128 on hard. The result followed the form book — Thomas Muster came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's round of 32. Thomas Muster extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
Muster T. came through in four sets.
Hard: Muster T. leads 2–0 · Clay: level 1–1