James Blake #9 def. Gael Monfils #49

7-6(4) 6-3

James Blake defeated Gael Monfils 7-6(4) 6-3 in the 2007 Italian Open first round on clay courts.

Match Information

Match Statistics

StatJames BlakeGael Monfils
Aces38
Double faults16
First serve %5951
First serve points won %7781
Second serve points won %5840
Break points saved %7560
Break points converted %4025
Service points won %6961
Return points won %3931
Total points won %5545

Player Comparison

FieldJames BlakeGael Monfils
Country USA FRA
Birth dateDec 28, 1979Sep 1, 1986
Age2720
Height185 cm193 cm
HandednessRight-HandedRight-Handed
Backhand styleOne-Handed BackhandTwo-Handed Backhand
Ranking (entering)949
Ranking points (entering)2,150735
Elo (entering)1,9001,634
Current career W-L349–237577–362
Current career earnings$7,981,882$25,067,477
Pre-match H2H
James Blake #9 1 1 Gael Monfils #49

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