Radek Stepanek def. Jarkko Nieminen
6-3 3-6 6-3
Radek Stepanek defeated Jarkko Nieminen 6-3 3-6 6-3 in the 2008 Italian Open first round on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Radek Stepanek | Jarkko Nieminen |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 3 | 3 |
| Double faults | 3 | 1 |
| First serve % | 57.0% | 59.0% |
| First serve points won % | 89.0% | 74.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 46.0% | 60.0% |
| Break points saved % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points converted % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Service points won % | 70.0% | 68.0% |
| Return points won % | 32.0% | 30.0% |
| Total points won % | 52.0% | 48.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Radek Stepanek | Jarkko Nieminen |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CZE | FIN |
| Birth date | Nov 27, 1978 | Jul 23, 1981 |
| Age | 29 | 26 |
| Height | 186 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 27 | 25 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,060 | 1,170 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,836 | 1,741 |
| Current career W-L | 366–285 | 363–339 |
| Current career earnings | $11,343,464 | $7,743,345 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.