Lukasz has started his Apia International campaign in Sydney with a win today as he defeated Croatia's Ivan Dodig 7-6(4), 7-5. The match lasted one hour and 53 minutes. With the win, Lukasz leads the head-to-head series against the Croat 2-0.

Quick Facts
--- Dodig won more points in the match, 76-74, but it was Lukasz who advanced to the second round;
--- Lukasz converted two of his six break point chances, while his opponent converted just one of five break points.

In the second round to be played on Wednesday, he will meet Argentina's Juan Del Potro. They have played once before and Lukasz won at a Challenger event in Bratislava in 2006 .