Salvatore Caruso def. Cem Ilkel
6-2 6-4
Salvatore Caruso defeated Cem Ilkel 6-2 6-4 in the 2018 Australian Open first qualifying round on hard courts on January 15, 2018.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Salvatore Caruso | Cem Ilkel |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 5 | 6 |
| Double faults | 0 | 1 |
| First serve % | 54.0% | 54.0% |
| First serve points won % | 74.0% | 71.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 65.0% | 42.0% |
| Break points saved % | 100.0% | 67.0% |
| Break points converted % | 33.0% | 0.0% |
| Service points won % | 70.0% | 58.0% |
| Return points won % | 42.0% | 30.0% |
| Total points won % | 56.0% | 44.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Salvatore Caruso | Cem Ilkel |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ITA | TUR |
| Birth date | Dec 15, 1992 | Aug 21, 1995 |
| Age | 25 | 22 |
| Height | 185 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 210 | 265 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 254 | 196 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,471 | 1,443 |
| Current career W-L | 19–44 | 3–17 |
| Current career earnings | $1,986,199 | $758,379 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.