Gerald Melzer vs Jozef Kovalik — Lima CH Final
Lima CH · CHALLENGER · Final
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 23 October 2017 ·
clay
#860ATP
1473ELO
1466Clay ELO
33 yrs · 183 cm · Right-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
LWLLWWLLLW
Melzer G.7-5 7-6
Kovalik J.
Melzer G.
772
Kovalik J.
560
Gerald Melzer defeated Jozef Kovalik 7-5 7-6 in the Lima CH final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jozef Kovalik came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Gerald Melzer claimed a first win over Jozef Kovalik in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Gerald Melzer edged Jozef Kovalik in two tight sets (7–5 7–6).
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-24 | US Open | Q128 | hard | Jozef Kovalik | 7-5 6-2 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
60%
61%
1st serve points won·Even
69%
68%
2nd serve points won·Even
52%
53%
Service points won·Even
62%
62%
Return points won·Even
40%
39%
Break points saved·Even
60%
58%
Aces / match·Slight edge
3.8
2.9
Double faults / match·Even
2.6
2.5
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressureClutch Rating·Dominant
27
0
Break points saved·Slight edge
53
59
Break points won·Clear edge
26
5
Deciding sets·Dominant
77
12
Tiebreaks·Even
10
9
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Conditions
Court speed
Slowlow bounce, long rallies
SlowFast