Melbourne
Australian Open: Opening win for Krawietz/Pütz

Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz have started the Australian Open with an opening victory. The world doubles champions easily won 6:3, 6:1 against David Goffin (Belgium) and Alexandre Muller (France).
At the first Grand Slam of the year, the number four seeded German team is the title favorite. Their opponents in round two are Victor Cornea (Romania) and Mariano Navone (Argentina). The match is expected to take place on Friday.