Jim Courier defeated Jeff Tarango 7-5 6-7 6-4 6-3 in the Australian Open round of 64 on hard. The result followed the form book — Jim Courier came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Jim Courier extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Courier J. came through in four sets.
Hard: Courier J. leads 1–0 · Clay: Courier J. leads 2–0