Tim Smyczek def. Alexei Popyrin
6-3 6-7(14) 6-3 6-3
Tim Smyczek defeated Alexei Popyrin 6-3 6-7(14) 6-3 6-3 in the 2018 Australian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Tim Smyczek | Alexei Popyrin |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 16 | 17 |
| Double faults | 5 | 11 |
| First serve % | 59.0% | 52.0% |
| First serve points won % | 73.0% | 72.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 59.0% | 43.0% |
| Break points saved % | 83.0% | 57.0% |
| Break points converted % | 43.0% | 17.0% |
| Service points won % | 67.0% | 58.0% |
| Return points won % | 42.0% | 33.0% |
| Total points won % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Tim Smyczek | Alexei Popyrin |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Dec 30, 1987 | Aug 5, 1999 |
| Age | 30 | 18 |
| Height | 175 cm | 196 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 131 | 550 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 441 | 55 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,666 | 1,542 |
| Current career W-L | 43–85 | 118–151 |
| Current career earnings | $2,067,979 | $9,839,618 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.