Gilles Simon defeated Rainer Schuettler 6-2 6-2 6-1 in the 2008 Australian Open second round on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Gilles Simon | Rainer Schuettler |
| Aces | 4 | 1 |
| Double faults | 2 | 1 |
| First serve % | 73 | 63 |
| First serve points won % | 73 | 53 |
| Second serve points won % | 63 | 46 |
| Break points saved % | 100 | 59 |
| Break points converted % | 41 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 70 | 51 |
| Return points won % | 49 | 30 |
| Total points won % | 59 | 41 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Gilles Simon | Rainer Schuettler |
| Country |
FRA
|
GER
|
| Birth date | Dec 27, 1984 | Apr 25, 1976 |
| Age | 23 | 31 |
| Height | 183 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 33 | 92 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 955 | 453 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,776 | 1,691 |
| Current career W-L | 499–383 | 315–326 |
| Current career earnings | $16,045,734 | $7,407,508 |
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