Kyle Edmund def. Kevin Anderson
6-7(4) 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-4
Kyle Edmund defeated Kevin Anderson 6-7(4) 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-4 in the 2018 Australian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Kyle Edmund | Kevin Anderson |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 11 | 35 |
| Double faults | 5 | 2 |
| First serve % | 64 | 67 |
| First serve points won % | 78 | 83 |
| Second serve points won % | 50 | 48 |
| Break points saved % | 82 | 64 |
| Break points converted % | 36 | 18 |
| Service points won % | 68 | 71 |
| Return points won % | 29 | 32 |
| Total points won % | 50 | 50 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Kyle Edmund | Kevin Anderson |
|---|---|---|
| Country | GBR | RSA |
| Birth date | Jan 8, 1995 | May 18, 1986 |
| Age | 23 | 31 |
| Height | 188 cm | 203 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 49 | 12 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 992 | 2,610 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,896 | 1,971 |
| Current career W-L | 114–121 | 348–252 |
| Current career earnings | $6,073,157 | $17,791,917 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.