Jurgen Melzer def. Mariano Puerta
6-3 6-3
Jurgen Melzer defeated Mariano Puerta 6-3 6-3 in the 2005 U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship round of 32 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Jurgen Melzer | Mariano Puerta |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 5 | 0 |
| Double faults | 2 | 3 |
| First serve % | 66.0% | 64.0% |
| First serve points won % | 74.0% | 62.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 60.0% | 44.0% |
| Break points saved % | 100.0% | 40.0% |
| Break points converted % | 60.0% | 0.0% |
| Service points won % | 69.0% | 56.0% |
| Return points won % | 44.0% | 31.0% |
| Total points won % | 57.0% | 43.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Jurgen Melzer | Mariano Puerta |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUT | ARG |
| Birth date | May 22, 1981 | Sep 19, 1978 |
| Age | 23 | 26 |
| Height | 183 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 40 | 43 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 895 | 875 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,729 | 1,727 |
| Current career W-L | 331–307 | 121–116 |
| Current career earnings | $10,739,212 | $1,781,372 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.