David Nainkin def. Mark Merklein
6-7(3) 6-0 6-4 6-4
David Nainkin defeated Mark Merklein 6-7(3) 6-0 6-4 6-4 in the 1998 US Open round of 128 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | David Nainkin | Mark Merklein |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 9 | 11 |
| Double faults | 7 | 12 |
| First serve % | 57 | 53 |
| First serve points won % | 80 | 81 |
| Second serve points won % | 50 | 32 |
| Break points saved % | 90 | 40 |
| Break points converted % | 60 | 10 |
| Service points won % | 67 | 58 |
| Return points won % | 42 | 33 |
| Total points won % | 54 | 46 |
Player Comparison
| Field | David Nainkin | Mark Merklein |
|---|---|---|
| Country | RSA | BAH |
| Birth date | Sep 20, 1970 | Jun 28, 1972 |
| Age | 27 | 26 |
| Height | 183 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 188 | 358 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 231 | 93 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,557 | 1,464 |
| Current career W-L | 26–43 | 3–12 |
| Current career earnings | $501,132 | $502,870 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.