Mona Barthel def. Monica Niculescu
6-4 7-5
Mona Barthel defeated Monica Niculescu 6-4 7-5 in the 2018 Australian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Mona Barthel | Monica Niculescu |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 1 |
| Double faults | 5 | 6 |
| First serve % | 58.0% | 67.0% |
| First serve points won % | 76.0% | 71.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 48.0% | 27.0% |
| Break points saved % | 83.0% | 57.0% |
| Break points converted % | 43.0% | 17.0% |
| Service points won % | 65.0% | 56.0% |
| Return points won % | 44.0% | 35.0% |
| Total points won % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Mona Barthel | Monica Niculescu |
|---|---|---|
| Country | GER | ROU |
| Birth date | Jul 11, 1990 | Sep 25, 1987 |
| Age | 27 | 30 |
| Height | 185 cm | 168 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 53 | 99 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,068 | 653 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,579 | 1,669 |
| Current career W-L | 151–182 | 179–214 |
| Current career earnings | $4,518,176 | $7,136,898 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.