He survived one round of match play last week, taking his opening-round match against John Cook.

Told that Capriati said she was pleased to have a grueling opening-round match, Williams did not buy it.

Because of the rain, organizers were forced to postpone several opening-round matches.

This was the first time the two played since their stirring opening-round match at the 1991 United States Open.

Recalled to the team for the 2002 World Cup, he played 14 minutes in the opening-round match against Italy.

In four match-play appearances, Mickelson has not advanced beyond the third round and has twice lost his opening-round match.

Or feet of clay: He has already lost six opening-round matches in nine events not on clay.

On Wednesday he dismissed Sergio García in an opening-round match.

There are not many guys who could beat him in an opening-round match, particularly with 32 seeds.

Talbott won his opening-round match also, defeating Jim Page in straight sets.