Jiri Novak vs Jurgen MelzerPoertschach Quarter-final

Poertschach · ATP · Quarter-final
51 yrs · 190 cm · Right-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 22 May 2006 ·
clay
45 yrs · 183 cm · Left-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
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Novak J.
6-7 6-4 6-4
Melzer J.
Novak J.
6662
Melzer J.
7441

Jiri Novak defeated Jurgen Melzer 6-7 6-4 6-4 in the Poertschach quarter-final on clay. The result followed the form book — Jiri Novak came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Jiri Novak extended the head-to-head to 3–0.

Key context

Head to head

20
DateTournamentRoundSurfaceWinnerScore
2003-06-16s HertogenboschR32grassJiri Novak6-1 6-3
2002-10-07ViennaQFhardJiri Novak6-4 6-2

Statistics

This season
1st serve in·Even
65%
64%
1st serve points won·Even
69%
68%
2nd serve points won·Even
50%
50%
Service points won·Even
63%
62%
Return points won·Even
37%
38%
Break points saved·Even
55%
59%
Aces / match·Slight edge
5.5
4.2
Double faults / match·Clear edge
1.8
2.9

Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (23 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.

Draw