David Nalbandian def. Kristian Pless
7-6(5) 3-6 6-3
David Nalbandian defeated Kristian Pless 7-6(5) 3-6 6-3 in the 2004 China Open round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | David Nalbandian | Kristian Pless |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 7 | 5 |
| Double faults | 1 | 2 |
| First serve % | 56.0% | 59.0% |
| First serve points won % | 73.0% | 73.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 65.0% | 56.0% |
| Break points saved % | 71.0% | 82.0% |
| Break points converted % | 18.0% | 29.0% |
| Service points won % | 69.0% | 66.0% |
| Return points won % | 34.0% | 31.0% |
| Total points won % | 52.0% | 48.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | David Nalbandian | Kristian Pless |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ARG | DEN |
| Birth date | Jan 1, 1982 | Feb 9, 1981 |
| Age | 22 | 23 |
| Height | 180 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 14 | 280 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,575 | 119 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,916 | 1,577 |
| Current career W-L | 358–187 | 44–82 |
| Current career earnings | $11,123,125 | $1,127,884 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.