Kevin Anderson def. Jiri Vesely
7-6(1) 4-6 3-6 7-6(5) 7-6(4)
Kevin Anderson defeated Jiri Vesely 7-6(1) 4-6 3-6 7-6(5) 7-6(4) in the 2021 US Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Kevin Anderson | Jiri Vesely |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 49 | 27 |
| Double faults | 6 | 17 |
| First serve % | 65.0% | 62.0% |
| First serve points won % | 86.0% | 89.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 59.0% | 46.0% |
| Break points saved % | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| Break points converted % | 0.0% | 50.0% |
| Service points won % | 77.0% | 73.0% |
| Return points won % | 27.0% | 23.0% |
| Total points won % | 51.0% | 49.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Kevin Anderson | Jiri Vesely |
|---|---|---|
| Country | RSA | CZE |
| Birth date | May 18, 1986 | Jul 10, 1993 |
| Age | 35 | 28 |
| Height | 203 cm | 198 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 77 | 90 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 948 | 865 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,863 | 1,659 |
| Current career W-L | 348–252 | 132–161 |
| Current career earnings | $17,791,917 | $6,112,938 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.