Jozef Kovalik def. Gerald Melzer
7-5 6-2
Jozef Kovalik defeated Gerald Melzer 7-5 6-2 in the 2022 US Open first qualifying round on hard courts on August 29, 2022.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Jozef Kovalik | Gerald Melzer |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 7 |
| Double faults | 3 | 5 |
| First serve % | 60.0% | 70.0% |
| First serve points won % | 81.0% | 67.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 76.0% | 47.0% |
| Break points saved % | 100.0% | 57.0% |
| Break points converted % | 43.0% | 0.0% |
| Service points won % | 79.0% | 61.0% |
| Return points won % | 39.0% | 21.0% |
| Total points won % | 57.0% | 43.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Jozef Kovalik | Gerald Melzer |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SVK | AUT |
| Birth date | Nov 4, 1992 | Jul 13, 1990 |
| Age | 29 | 32 |
| Height | 183 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 201 | 192 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 262 | 280 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,578 | 1,559 |
| Current career W-L | 26–46 | 16–30 |
| Current career earnings | $2,294,990 | $990,350 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.