Mildura in north-west Victoria was the centre for this week's tournament, on grass. A picturesque tennis club set just off the banks of the Murray River, the grass courts are of a high standard and it is a well run Futures tournament.
At his highest ranking, of 213, Greg was the No.1 seed for the singles. His opponent in the first round was 19 year-old Victorian Andrew Gregory, currently ranked 778. Andrew had not played much in the past few months, maybe due to injury, not sure why.
Greg got an early break in the 1st set and, after holding his serve well, was able to break Gregory again, winning the set 6-1.
The second set followed along the same lines, Greg getting an early break, then serving well to maintain the advantage and then breakng again, before serving out the 2nd set, winning the match 6-1, 6-2.
Greg said it was a strange match as Gregory served and volleyed almost every point and Greg was able to pass him easily. Despite this Gregory continued with that tactic and Greg reaped the benefits.
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