Taylor Dent def. Fernando Verdasco
6-2 6-1 2-1 (ret.)
The match ended when Fernando Verdasco retired.
Taylor Dent defeated Fernando Verdasco 6-2 6-1 2-1 RET after Fernando Verdasco retired in the 2004 Australian Open round of 128 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Taylor Dent | Fernando Verdasco |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 3 | 0 |
| Double faults | 7 | 3 |
| First serve % | 45 | 55 |
| First serve points won % | 87 | 41 |
| Second serve points won % | 64 | 54 |
| Break points saved % | 100 | 38 |
| Break points converted % | 62 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 75 | 47 |
| Return points won % | 53 | 25 |
| Total points won % | 63 | 37 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Taylor Dent | Fernando Verdasco |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ESP |
| Birth date | Apr 24, 1981 | Nov 15, 1983 |
| Age | 22 | 20 |
| Height | 188 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 28 | 111 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,115 | 366 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,884 | 1,614 |
| Current career W-L | 152–140 | 549–442 |
| Current career earnings | $2,563,378 | $18,368,908 |
Path
Taylor Dent's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Taylor Dent's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Ignacio Chela | 3-6 6-4 4-6 7-6(4) 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 23, 2004 | R64 |
Fernando Verdasco's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Werner Eschauer | 7-6(7) 7-6(4) | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 20, 2004 | Q3 |
| Zeljko Krajan | 6-2 3-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 20, 2004 | Q2 |
| Timo Nieminen | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 19, 2004 | Q1 |