Alex Kuznetsov vs Gerald Melzer — Australian Open Qualifying Round of 64
Alex Kuznetsov defeated Gerald Melzer 7-6 6-4 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Gerald Melzer came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alex Kuznetsov claimed a first win over Gerald Melzer in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Alex Kuznetsov edged Gerald Melzer in two tight sets (7–6 6–4).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedKuznetsov A. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
0 shared · last 12 monthsNo common opponents in the last 12 months. Surface form and ELO carry more weight here.
Head-to-head
2 meetings · level 1–111
Hard: Kuznetsov A. leads 1–0 · Clay: Melzer G. leads 1–0
- Kuznetsov A.January 2015Australian OpenThis matchHard7-6(0) 6-4
- Melzer G.April 2013HoustonClay6-2 6-4
Draw
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchKuznetsov A.Melzer G.1 736ELO1 7061 658Hard ELO1 5277–3Last 104–627Age24183 cmHeight188 cmRightPlaysLeft
Cite this
Alex Kuznetsov beat Gerald Melzer 7-6(0) 6-4. Umpiry, "Alex Kuznetsov vs Gerald Melzer — Australian Open Qualifying Round of 64", https://umpiry.com/match/2015-01-16/kuznetsov-vs-melzer-australian-open-q64?utm_source=cite (as of 16 January 2015).