Melzer d. Isner

Melzer beat Isner 7-6(7), 6-3 in the first round at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia - Rome. Melzer won 80 of 145 points (55%). Melzer hit 4 aces to 13 and won 71% of points behind the first serve (42/59) against 69% for Isner. The second serve told: 75% won for Melzer, 48% for Isner. Melzer converted 2 of 3 break points and saved 7 of 8 faced; Isner converted 1 of 8. The match was played on clay in Italy.