Chang Wins In Three Sets

Tue., Jan. 11, 2000

Hoping to follow the success of other players at the upcoming Australian Open, Michael Chang decided to use the Auckland Open in Auckland, New Zealand, as a tuneup. His first impressions were good.

Chang beat Zimbabwe’s Byron Black 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7-1).

Chang said the Rebound Ace court surface, similar to that at the Australian Open at Melbourne that follows the Auckland tournament, was ideal.

Monica Seles, a four-time Australian Open champion, has been forced to withdraw from the first Grand Slam of the year because of a foot injury.

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