Overview
- Ruud opened with a straight-sets win over Mattia Bellucci, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4, to reach the second round in Melbourne.
- He confirmed he will leave the tournament at once if notified that Galligani has gone into labour, saying there is more to life than tennis.
- Except when he is on court, Ruud keeps his phone ringer on at all hours to ensure he can be reached.
- Galligani did not travel and is resting at home as the couple expects their first child in the near term.
- The three-time Grand Slam finalist, seeded 12th, is set to face Spain’s Jaume Munar in his next match.