Gerald Melzer
Gerald Melzer
| Country |
Austria |
| Residence |
Linz, Austria |
| Born |
July 13, 1990 (1990-07-13) (age 21)
Vienna, Austria |
| Turned pro |
2007 |
| Plays |
Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Career prize money |
$26,070 |
| Singles |
| Career record |
0–1 (Tour Level) |
| Career titles |
0 ATP |
| Highest ranking |
316 (August 15, 2011) |
| Current ranking |
316 (August 15, 2011) |
| Doubles |
| Career record |
0-1 (Tour Level) |
| Career titles |
0 ATP |
| Highest ranking |
419 (July 27, 2009) |
| Last updated on: April 21, 2011. |
Gerald Melzer (born July 13, 1990) is a professional Austrian tennis player. He was born in Vienna, Austria. He is the younger brother of top Austrian tennis player Jürgen Melzer. He is the son of Rudolf Melzer, an Austrian businessman and mayor of Deutsch-Wagram, and Michaela, a saleswoman.
Career
Gerald Melzer has primarily spent his time on the Futures circuit, while also playing challengers and several doubles events with his brother. He began playing on the tour in 2007, competing in tournaments in Austria as well as Futures tournaments in Africa. He has had more success playing doubles, partnering with his brother to win a challenger in Graz, Austria.[1]
Singles Titles
| Legend (Singles) |
| Grand Slam (0) |
| Tennis Masters Cup (0) |
| ATP Masters Series (0) |
| ATP Tour (0) |
| Challengers (0) |
| Futures (6) |
| No. |
Date |
Tournament |
Surface |
Opponent in the final |
Score |
| 1. |
September 6, 2010 |
Bujumbura |
Clay |
Bart Govaerts |
6–2, 6–4 |
| 2. |
September 13, 2010 |
Kigali |
Clay |
Stanislav Vovk |
7–6(8), 6–0 |
| 3. |
September 20, 2010 |
Kampala |
Clay |
Takanyi Garanganga |
6–4, 6–4 |
| 4. |
May 2, 2011 |
Orange Park |
Clay |
Daniel Garza |
1–1, ret. |
| 5. |
October 31, 2011 |
Bujumbura |
Clay |
Ruan Roelofse |
6–4, 6–2 |
| 6. |
November 14, 2011 |
Kigali |
Clay |
Lukas Jastraunig |
6–2, 6–4 |
References
External links
| Persondata |
| Name |
Melzer, Gerald |
| Alternative names |
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| Short description |
Tennis player |
| Date of birth |
July 13, 1990 |
| Place of birth |
Vienna, Austria |
| Date of death |
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| Place of death |
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