Ivo Karlovic def. Jurgen Melzer
7-6(3) 7-5 6-3
Ivo Karlovic defeated Jurgen Melzer 7-6(3) 7-5 6-3 in the 2012 Australian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Ivo Karlovic | Jurgen Melzer |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 24 | 2 |
| Double faults | 3 | 8 |
| First serve % | 78.0% | 65.0% |
| First serve points won % | 75.0% | 71.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 43.0% | 44.0% |
| Break points saved % | 71.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points converted % | 50.0% | 29.0% |
| Service points won % | 68.0% | 62.0% |
| Return points won % | 38.0% | 32.0% |
| Total points won % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Ivo Karlovic | Jurgen Melzer |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CRO | AUT |
| Birth date | Feb 28, 1979 | May 22, 1981 |
| Age | 32 | 30 |
| Height | 211 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 57 | 33 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 842 | 1,170 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,817 | 1,779 |
| Current career W-L | 363–335 | 331–307 |
| Current career earnings | $10,160,232 | $10,739,212 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.