Pete Sampras defeated Gianluca Pozzi 6-3 6-2 6-0 in the Australian Open round of 128 on hard. The result followed the form book — Pete Sampras came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending the title. Pete Sampras extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Sampras P. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Sampras P. leads 1–0 · Grass: Sampras P. leads 1–0