Kei Nishikori def. Jurgen Melzer
6-7(4) 7-5 6-2
Kei Nishikori defeated Jurgen Melzer 6-7(4) 7-5 6-2 in the 2013 Japan Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Kei Nishikori | Jurgen Melzer |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 11 | 4 |
| Double faults | 5 | 2 |
| First serve % | 65.0% | 70.0% |
| First serve points won % | 77.0% | 68.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 46.0% | 39.0% |
| Break points saved % | 62.0% | 25.0% |
| Break points converted % | 75.0% | 38.0% |
| Service points won % | 66.0% | 59.0% |
| Return points won % | 41.0% | 34.0% |
| Total points won % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Kei Nishikori | Jurgen Melzer |
|---|---|---|
| Country | JPN | AUT |
| Birth date | Dec 29, 1989 | May 22, 1981 |
| Age | 23 | 32 |
| Height | 178 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 13 | 26 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,250 | 1,425 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,905 | 1,828 |
| Current career W-L | 436–232 | 331–307 |
| Current career earnings | $26,161,710 | $10,739,212 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.