Fernando Verdasco def. Carsten Ball
6-7(4) 7-6(1) 7-5 6-2
Fernando Verdasco defeated Carsten Ball 6-7(4) 7-6(1) 7-5 6-2 in the 2010 Australian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Fernando Verdasco | Carsten Ball |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 7 | 13 |
| Double faults | 6 | 5 |
| First serve % | 73.0% | 49.0% |
| First serve points won % | 79.0% | 66.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 45.0% | 56.0% |
| Break points saved % | 77.0% | 73.0% |
| Break points converted % | 27.0% | 23.0% |
| Service points won % | 69.0% | 61.0% |
| Return points won % | 39.0% | 31.0% |
| Total points won % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +6.0 | -2.2 |
| Match Return+ | +2.2 | -6.0 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2010 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Fernando Verdasco | Carsten Ball |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ESP | AUS |
| Birth date | Nov 15, 1983 | Jun 20, 1987 |
| Age | 26 | 22 |
| Height | 188 cm | 198 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 9 | 129 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,300 | 420 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,003 | 1,651 |
| Current career W-L | 549–442 | 8–12 |
| Current career earnings | $18,368,908 | $671,061 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.