Kevin Anderson def. Jan Mertl
3-6 7-6(5) 6-4
Kevin Anderson defeated Jan Mertl 3-6 7-6(5) 6-4 in the 2008 Australian Open third qualifying round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Kevin Anderson | Jan Mertl |
|---|---|---|
| Country | RSA | CZE |
| Birth date | May 18, 1986 | Jan 3, 1982 |
| Age | 21 | 26 |
| Height | 203 cm | 191 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 208 | 210 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 201 | 200 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,567 | 1,460 |
| Current career W-L | 348–252 | 1–1 |
| Current career earnings | $17,791,917 | $610,165 |
Path
Kevin Anderson's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Groth | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 15, 2008 | Q2 |
| Michael Quintero | 7-6(6) 6-7(4) 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 14, 2008 | Q1 |
Kevin Anderson's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Falla | 7-5 5-7 7-6(8) 2-6 5-7 | L | H2H | Match data | Jan 16, 2008 | R128 |
Jan Mertl's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominik Meffert | 4-6 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 15, 2008 | Q2 |
| Gilles Muller | 7-6(7) 7-6(1) | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 14, 2008 | Q1 |