Karol Kucera def. Xavier Malisse
6-2 6-3 6-4
Karol Kucera defeated Xavier Malisse 6-2 6-3 6-4 in the 2004 Australian Open round of 128 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Karol Kucera | Xavier Malisse |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 7 | 1 |
| Double faults | 6 | 5 |
| First serve % | 57.0% | 48.0% |
| First serve points won % | 78.0% | 72.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 53.0% | 43.0% |
| Break points saved % | 50.0% | 29.0% |
| Break points converted % | 71.0% | 50.0% |
| Service points won % | 67.0% | 57.0% |
| Return points won % | 43.0% | 33.0% |
| Total points won % | 56.0% | 44.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Karol Kucera | Xavier Malisse |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SVK | BEL |
| Birth date | Mar 4, 1974 | Jul 19, 1980 |
| Age | 29 | 23 |
| Height | 188 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 43 | 54 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 825 | 640 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,773 | 1,780 |
| Current career W-L | 261–233 | 282–266 |
| Current career earnings | $5,061,125 | $5,702,871 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.