Alex de Minaur def. Gerald Melzer
5-7 6-3 2-6 7-6(2) 6-1
Alex de Minaur defeated Gerald Melzer 5-7 6-3 2-6 7-6(2) 6-1 in the 2017 Australian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Alex de Minaur | Gerald Melzer |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 12 | 4 |
| Double faults | 7 | 6 |
| First serve % | 57 | 67 |
| First serve points won % | 68 | 62 |
| Second serve points won % | 48 | 48 |
| Break points saved % | 63 | 65 |
| Break points converted % | 35 | 37 |
| Service points won % | 59 | 57 |
| Return points won % | 43 | 41 |
| Total points won % | 51 | 49 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Alex de Minaur | Gerald Melzer |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | AUT |
| Birth date | Feb 17, 1999 | Jul 13, 1990 |
| Age | 17 | 26 |
| Height | 183 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 301 | 87 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 164 | 648 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,543 | 1,646 |
| Current career W-L | 304–177 | 16–30 |
| Current career earnings | $25,814,375 | $990,350 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.