Taylor Fritz def. Sam Groth
6-4 3-6 7-6(3)
Taylor Fritz defeated Sam Groth 6-4 3-6 7-6(3) in the 2018 Australian Open first qualifying round on hard courts on January 15, 2018.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Taylor Fritz | Sam Groth |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 9 | 14 |
| Double faults | 3 | 7 |
| First serve % | 59 | 53 |
| First serve points won % | 70 | 76 |
| Second serve points won % | 57 | 52 |
| Break points saved % | 71 | 75 |
| Break points converted % | 25 | 29 |
| Service points won % | 64 | 65 |
| Return points won % | 35 | 36 |
| Total points won % | 50 | 50 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Taylor Fritz | Sam Groth |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Oct 28, 1997 | Oct 19, 1987 |
| Age | 20 | 30 |
| Height | 196 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 91 | 283 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 596 | 174 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,770 | 1,580 |
| Current career W-L | 343–212 | 36–58 |
| Current career earnings | $32,238,408 | $1,950,436 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.