Nikoloz Basilashvili def. Gerald Melzer
6-3 6-4 2-6 6-3
Nikoloz Basilashvili defeated Gerald Melzer 6-3 6-4 2-6 6-3 in the 2018 Australian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Nikoloz Basilashvili | Gerald Melzer |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 11 |
| Double faults | 2 | 3 |
| First serve % | 60 | 56 |
| First serve points won % | 75 | 63 |
| Second serve points won % | 51 | 46 |
| Break points saved % | 56 | 62 |
| Break points converted % | 38 | 44 |
| Service points won % | 66 | 55 |
| Return points won % | 45 | 34 |
| Total points won % | 54 | 46 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Nikoloz Basilashvili | Gerald Melzer |
|---|---|---|
| Country | GEO | AUT |
| Birth date | Feb 23, 1992 | Jul 13, 1990 |
| Age | 25 | 27 |
| Height | 185 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 61 | 102 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 836 | 545 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,708 | 1,635 |
| Current career W-L | 151–183 | 16–30 |
| Current career earnings | $9,834,308 | $990,350 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.