Jurgen Melzer vs Greg Rusedski — St. Poelten Round of 32

St. Poelten · ATP · Round of 32
AUT
Jurgen Melzer
45 yrs · 183 cm · Left-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
LLLLLWLWLW
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 17 May 2004 ·
clay
GBR
Greg Rusedski
52 yrs · 193 cm · Left-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
WLLWLLLLLL
Melzer J.
6-2 7-6
Rusedski G.
Melzer J.
672
Rusedski G.
260

Jurgen Melzer defeated Greg Rusedski 6-2 7-6 in the St. Poelten round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Greg Rusedski came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Jurgen Melzer claimed a first win over Greg Rusedski in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.

Key context

  • Match story: Jurgen Melzer closed it out in two sets, 6–2 7–6.

Head to head

0–2
DateTournamentRoundSurfaceWinnerScore
2004-09-24Davis Cup WG PO: AUT vs GBRRRclayGreg Rusedski3-6 6-3 6-4 7-6
2002-06-24WimbledonR128grassGreg Rusedski6-1 6-4 7-5

Statistics

This season
Melzer J.Rusedski G.
1st serve in·Slight edge
64%
59%
1st serve points won·Slight edge
68%
76%
2nd serve points won·Even
50%
52%
Service points won·Even
62%
66%
Return points won·Slight edge
38%
32%
Break points saved·Slight edge
59%
66%
Aces / match·Dominant
4.2
9.5
Double faults / match·Dominant
2.9
5.5

Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 107). ATP, WTA & Challenger.

Draw