David Sanchez defeated Jurgen Melzer 3-6 6-1 6-1 in the 2002 Palermo round of 16 on clay courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | David Sanchez | Jurgen Melzer |
| Aces | 1 | 4 |
| Double faults | 0 | 2 |
| First serve % | 75 | 75 |
| First serve points won % | 77 | 64 |
| Second serve points won % | 50 | 29 |
| Break points saved % | 75 | 17 |
| Break points converted % | 83 | 25 |
| Service points won % | 70 | 55 |
| Return points won % | 45 | 30 |
| Total points won % | 57 | 43 |
Player Comparison
| Field | David Sanchez | Jurgen Melzer |
| Country |
ESP
|
AUT
|
| Birth date | Apr 20, 1978 | May 22, 1981 |
| Age | 24 | 21 |
| Height | 183 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 58 | 94 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 676 | 413 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,643 | 1,637 |
| Current career W-L | 87–119 | 331–307 |
| Current career earnings | $1,451,767 | $10,739,212 |
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