Izak Van der Merwe def. Nikola Mektic
6-3 4-6 6-0
Izak Van der Merwe defeated Nikola Mektic 6-3 4-6 6-0 in the 2010 Australian Open first qualifying round on hard courts on January 18, 2010.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Izak Van der Merwe | Nikola Mektic |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 3 | 1 |
| Double faults | 3 | 4 |
| First serve % | 68 | 59 |
| First serve points won % | 68 | 54 |
| Second serve points won % | 45 | 49 |
| Break points saved % | 75 | 50 |
| Break points converted % | 50 | 25 |
| Service points won % | 60 | 52 |
| Return points won % | 48 | 40 |
| Total points won % | 55 | 45 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Izak Van der Merwe | Nikola Mektic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | RSA | CRO |
| Birth date | Jan 26, 1984 | Dec 24, 1988 |
| Age | 25 | 21 |
| Height | 196 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 302 | 321 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 141 | 131 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,507 | 1,459 |
| Current career W-L | 7–7 | 2–7 |
| Current career earnings | $430,017 | $6,694,577 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.