Fernando Verdasco def. James Ward
2-6 6-0 7-6(6) 6-3
Fernando Verdasco defeated James Ward 2-6 6-0 7-6(6) 6-3 in the 2015 Australian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Fernando Verdasco | James Ward |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 13 | 6 |
| Double faults | 6 | 4 |
| First serve % | 67 | 62 |
| First serve points won % | 77 | 65 |
| Second serve points won % | 37 | 39 |
| Break points saved % | 67 | 57 |
| Break points converted % | 43 | 33 |
| Service points won % | 63 | 55 |
| Return points won % | 45 | 37 |
| Total points won % | 54 | 46 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Fernando Verdasco | James Ward |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ESP | GBR |
| Birth date | Nov 15, 1983 | Feb 9, 1987 |
| Age | 31 | 27 |
| Height | 188 cm | 190 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 33 | 103 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,135 | 539 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,880 | 1,663 |
| Current career W-L | 549–442 | 15–50 |
| Current career earnings | $18,368,908 | $1,544,846 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.