Jurgen Melzer def. Jiri Vanek
6-3 6-4 6-4
Jurgen Melzer defeated Jiri Vanek 6-3 6-4 6-4 in the 2008 Australian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Jurgen Melzer | Jiri Vanek |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 14 | 8 |
| Double faults | 2 | 3 |
| First serve % | 63.0% | 60.0% |
| First serve points won % | 86.0% | 69.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 52.0% | 35.0% |
| Break points saved % | 50.0% | 58.0% |
| Break points converted % | 42.0% | 50.0% |
| Service points won % | 73.0% | 55.0% |
| Return points won % | 45.0% | 27.0% |
| Total points won % | 57.0% | 43.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Jurgen Melzer | Jiri Vanek |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUT | CZE |
| Birth date | May 22, 1981 | Apr 24, 1978 |
| Age | 26 | 29 |
| Height | 183 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 71 | 99 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 540 | 431 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,697 | 1,555 |
| Current career W-L | 331–307 | 68–122 |
| Current career earnings | $10,739,212 | $1,600,539 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.