Gerald Melzer def. Blaz Rola
6-4 0-1 (ret.)
The match ended when Blaz Rola retired.
Gerald Melzer defeated Blaz Rola 6-4 0-1 RET after Blaz Rola retired in the 2018 Austrian Open Kitzbühel first qualifying round on clay courts on July 30, 2018.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Gerald Melzer | Blaz Rola |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 3 |
| Double faults | 2 | 2 |
| First serve % | 54.0% | 57.0% |
| First serve points won % | 100.0% | 65.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 64.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points saved % | — | 80.0% |
| Break points converted % | 20.0% | — |
| Service points won % | 83.0% | 59.0% |
| Return points won % | 41.0% | 17.0% |
| Total points won % | 56.0% | 44.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Gerald Melzer | Blaz Rola |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUT | SLO |
| Birth date | Jul 13, 1990 | Oct 5, 1990 |
| Age | 28 | 27 |
| Height | 188 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 125 | 237 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 462 | 238 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,564 | 1,494 |
| Current career W-L | 16–30 | 9–18 |
| Current career earnings | $990,350 | $1,148,909 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.