Angelique Kerber defeated Alison Riske 6-3 6-4 in the Australian Open round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Angelique Kerber came in defending last year's round of 16.
Kerber A. took it in straight sets.
Kerber A. and Riske A. faced 7 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Kerber A. went 5–6 (45%) against them, Riske A. 5–2 (71%). Riske A. came out better against 4 of 7 comparable opponents, Kerber A. against 2.