Steve Darcis def. Sam Groth
3-6 6-3 6-2 6-2
Steve Darcis defeated Sam Groth 3-6 6-3 6-2 6-2 in the 2017 Australian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Steve Darcis | Sam Groth |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 3 | 19 |
| Double faults | 0 | 8 |
| First serve % | 64 | 55 |
| First serve points won % | 83 | 70 |
| Second serve points won % | 55 | 46 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 50 |
| Break points converted % | 50 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 73 | 59 |
| Return points won % | 41 | 27 |
| Total points won % | 55 | 45 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Steve Darcis | Sam Groth |
|---|---|---|
| Country | BEL | AUS |
| Birth date | Mar 13, 1984 | Oct 19, 1987 |
| Age | 32 | 29 |
| Height | 178 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 71 | 162 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 707 | 355 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,767 | 1,655 |
| Current career W-L | 94–124 | 36–58 |
| Current career earnings | $3,445,948 | $1,950,436 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.