Ergi Kirkin vs Yannik Kelm — Shymkent 1 CH Qualifying Round 1
Shymkent 1 CH · CHALLENGER · Qualifying Round 1
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 20 April 2026 ·
clay
Kirkin E.6-4 7-5
Kelm Y.
Kirkin E.
672
Kelm Y.
450
Ergi Kirkin defeated Yannik Kelm 6-4 7-5 in the Shymkent 1 CH qualifying round 1 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Yannik Kelm came in ranked #431, leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ergi Kirkin claimed a first win over Yannik Kelm in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Ergi Kirkin edged Yannik Kelm in two tight sets (6–4 7–5).
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-02 | M15 Monastir 48 | QF | hard | Yannik Kelm | 6-3 7-6(6) |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Slight edge
54%
61%
1st serve points won·Even
69%
68%
2nd serve points won·Even
49%
51%
Service points won·Even
60%
61%
Return points won·Even
42%
44%
Break points saved·Slight edge
55%
63%
Aces / match·Clear edge
4.7
1.9
Double faults / match·Clear edge
2.0
3.4
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (17 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Slowlow bounce, long rallies
SlowFast