Potito Starace def. Michal Mertinak
7-6(0) 6-3
Potito Starace defeated Michal Mertinak 7-6(0) 6-3 in the 2013 Nice first qualifying round on clay courts on May 19, 2013.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Potito Starace | Michal Mertinak |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 4 |
| Double faults | 0 | 3 |
| First serve % | 77.0% | 59.0% |
| First serve points won % | 71.0% | 60.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 80.0% | 53.0% |
| Break points saved % | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Break points converted % | 100.0% | 50.0% |
| Service points won % | 73.0% | 58.0% |
| Return points won % | 42.0% | 27.0% |
| Total points won % | 57.0% | 43.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Potito Starace | Michal Mertinak |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ITA | SVK |
| Birth date | Jul 14, 1981 | Oct 11, 1979 |
| Age | 31 | 33 |
| Height | 188 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 293 | 851 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 150 | 14 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,542 | 1,477 |
| Current career W-L | 147–189 | 4–11 |
| Current career earnings | $3,796,316 | $1,511,590 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.