Tommy Paul def. Nikoloz Basilashvili
6-4 7-6(0) 6-4
Tommy Paul defeated Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-4 7-6(0) 6-4 in the 2021 Australian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Tommy Paul | Nikoloz Basilashvili |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 11 | 3 |
| Double faults | 1 | 5 |
| First serve % | 72 | 58 |
| First serve points won % | 71 | 62 |
| Second serve points won % | 52 | 47 |
| Break points saved % | 70 | 64 |
| Break points converted % | 36 | 30 |
| Service points won % | 66 | 56 |
| Return points won % | 44 | 34 |
| Total points won % | 55 | 45 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Tommy Paul | Nikoloz Basilashvili |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | GEO |
| Birth date | May 17, 1997 | Feb 23, 1992 |
| Age | 23 | 28 |
| Height | 185 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 53 | 40 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,080 | 1,405 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,759 | 1,654 |
| Current career W-L | 236–151 | 151–183 |
| Current career earnings | $15,179,863 | $9,834,308 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.