Thomas Muster defeated Thierry Guardiola 6-3 6-3 6-2 in the Australian Open round of 128 on hard. The result followed the form book — Thomas Muster came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Thomas Muster extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Muster T. took it in straight sets.