David Ferrer def. Ivan Ljubicic
3-6 6-2 6-1
David Ferrer defeated Ivan Ljubicic 3-6 6-2 6-1 in the 2009 Dubai Tennis Championships first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | David Ferrer | Ivan Ljubicic |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 8 |
| Double faults | 2 | 3 |
| First serve % | 67.0% | 54.0% |
| First serve points won % | 76.0% | 74.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 61.0% | 38.0% |
| Break points saved % | 67.0% | 67.0% |
| Break points converted % | 33.0% | 33.0% |
| Service points won % | 71.0% | 57.0% |
| Return points won % | 42.0% | 29.0% |
| Total points won % | 56.0% | 44.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | David Ferrer | Ivan Ljubicic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ESP | CRO |
| Birth date | Apr 2, 1982 | Mar 19, 1979 |
| Age | 26 | 29 |
| Height | 175 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 14 | 53 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,875 | 1,251 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,842 | 1,729 |
| Current career W-L | 703–371 | 404–284 |
| Current career earnings | $31,483,911 | $10,181,121 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.