“The first match of the season is always tough because you have to adjust to the court and the weather, besides trying to hit the ball well,” the 56th-ranked Haas said.u00a0“It was really hot out there and not easy for me. I sweated a lot. But it was good to win my first match. Still I must improve my game if I am to go far in the tournament.”

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