Kei Nishikori def. Jurgen Melzer
6-3 6-2
Kei Nishikori defeated Jurgen Melzer 6-3 6-2 in the 2013 Madrid Open first round on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Kei Nishikori | Jurgen Melzer |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 2 |
| Double faults | 3 | 0 |
| First serve % | 78.0% | 88.0% |
| First serve points won % | 80.0% | 57.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 38.0% | 40.0% |
| Break points saved % | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Break points converted % | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Service points won % | 71.0% | 55.0% |
| Return points won % | 45.0% | 29.0% |
| Total points won % | 61.0% | 39.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +7.9 | -8.3 |
| Match Return+ | +8.3 | -7.9 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2013 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Kei Nishikori | Jurgen Melzer |
|---|---|---|
| Country | JPN | AUT |
| Birth date | Dec 29, 1989 | May 22, 1981 |
| Age | 23 | 31 |
| Height | 178 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 16 | 33 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,090 | 1,120 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,990 | 1,802 |
| 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.