Ernesto Escobedo def. Jozef Kovalik
6-2 3-6 7-6(4)
Ernesto Escobedo defeated Jozef Kovalik 6-2 3-6 7-6(4) in the 2018 US Open first qualifying round on hard courts on August 27, 2018.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Ernesto Escobedo | Jozef Kovalik |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 14 | 9 |
| Double faults | 5 | 5 |
| First serve % | 50 | 56 |
| First serve points won % | 89 | 73 |
| Second serve points won % | 53 | 61 |
| Break points saved % | 60 | 50 |
| Break points converted % | 50 | 40 |
| Service points won % | 71 | 67 |
| Return points won % | 33 | 29 |
| Total points won % | 52 | 48 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Ernesto Escobedo | Jozef Kovalik |
|---|---|---|
| Country | MEX | SVK |
| Birth date | Jul 4, 1996 | Nov 4, 1992 |
| Age | 22 | 25 |
| Height | 185 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 221 | 83 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 252 | 695 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,630 | 1,700 |
| Current career W-L | 20–39 | 26–46 |
| Current career earnings | $1,588,064 | $2,294,990 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.