Michael Russell def. Simon Greul
7-6(2) 6-1
Michael Russell defeated Simon Greul 7-6(2) 6-1 in the 2012 Sydney International first qualifying round on hard courts on January 9, 2012.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Michael Russell | Simon Greul |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 1 |
| Double faults | 4 | 3 |
| First serve % | 64 | 51 |
| First serve points won % | 70 | 69 |
| Second serve points won % | 48 | 29 |
| Break points saved % | 75 | 29 |
| Break points converted % | 71 | 25 |
| Service points won % | 62 | 49 |
| Return points won % | 51 | 38 |
| Total points won % | 57 | 43 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Michael Russell | Simon Greul |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | GER |
| Birth date | May 1, 1978 | Apr 13, 1981 |
| Age | 33 | 30 |
| Height | 173 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 98 | 154 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 578 | 336 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,748 | 1,583 |
| Current career W-L | 77–150 | 43–73 |
| Current career earnings | $2,452,569 | $1,320,952 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.