Frances Tiafoe def. Jozef Kovalik
6-2 7-5
Frances Tiafoe defeated Jozef Kovalik 6-2 7-5 in the 2021 Italian Open first qualifying round on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Frances Tiafoe | Jozef Kovalik |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 8 | 2 |
| Double faults | 0 | 3 |
| First serve % | 62.0% | 45.0% |
| First serve points won % | 81.0% | 59.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 60.0% | 51.0% |
| Break points saved % | 50.0% | 20.0% |
| Break points converted % | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| Service points won % | 73.0% | 55.0% |
| Return points won % | 45.0% | 27.0% |
| Total points won % | 58.0% | 42.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Frances Tiafoe | Jozef Kovalik |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | SVK |
| Birth date | Jan 20, 1998 | Nov 4, 1992 |
| Age | 23 | 28 |
| Height | 188 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 66 | 125 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,008 | 638 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,788 | 1,563 |
| Current career W-L | 265–215 | 26–46 |
| Current career earnings | $18,705,046 | $2,294,990 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.