Gilles Simon def. Jurgen Melzer
6-4 6-2
Gilles Simon defeated Jurgen Melzer 6-4 6-2 in the 2012 Shanghai Masters first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Gilles Simon | Jurgen Melzer |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 3 |
| Double faults | 3 | 5 |
| First serve % | 48.0% | 62.0% |
| First serve points won % | 72.0% | 66.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 59.0% | 43.0% |
| Break points saved % | 100.0% | 57.0% |
| Break points converted % | 43.0% | 0.0% |
| Service points won % | 66.0% | 57.0% |
| Return points won % | 43.0% | 34.0% |
| Total points won % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Gilles Simon | Jurgen Melzer |
|---|---|---|
| Country | FRA | AUT |
| Birth date | Dec 27, 1984 | May 22, 1981 |
| Age | 27 | 31 |
| Height | 183 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 18 | 35 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,860 | 1,067 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,940 | 1,748 |
| Current career W-L | 499–383 | 331–307 |
| Current career earnings | $16,045,734 | $10,739,212 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.