Karol Kucera def. Sjeng Schalken
6-1 6-4 1-6 6-1
Karol Kucera defeated Sjeng Schalken 6-1 6-4 1-6 6-1 in the 2002 Australian Open round of 128 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Karol Kucera | Sjeng Schalken |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 0 |
| Double faults | 7 | 2 |
| First serve % | 53.0% | 71.0% |
| First serve points won % | 67.0% | 52.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 50.0% | 41.0% |
| Break points saved % | 62.0% | 43.0% |
| Break points converted % | 57.0% | 38.0% |
| Service points won % | 59.0% | 49.0% |
| Return points won % | 51.0% | 41.0% |
| Total points won % | 55.0% | 45.0% |
| Match Serve+ | -3.2 | -13.3 |
| Match Return+ | +13.3 | +3.2 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2002 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Karol Kucera | Sjeng Schalken |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SVK | NED |
| Birth date | Mar 4, 1974 | Sep 8, 1976 |
| Age | 27 | 25 |
| Height | 188 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 81 | 30 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 492 | 1,140 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,740 | 1,815 |
| Current career W-L | 261–233 | 280–254 |
| Current career earnings | $5,061,125 | $5,192,798 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.