Ernests Gulbis def. Potito Starace
7-5 7-6(4) 6-3
Ernests Gulbis defeated Potito Starace 7-5 7-6(4) 6-3 in the 2007 US Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Ernests Gulbis | Potito Starace |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 17 | 3 |
| Double faults | 5 | 6 |
| First serve % | 59 | 63 |
| First serve points won % | 83 | 69 |
| Second serve points won % | 59 | 55 |
| Break points saved % | 80 | 50 |
| Break points converted % | 50 | 20 |
| Service points won % | 73 | 64 |
| Return points won % | 36 | 27 |
| Total points won % | 55 | 45 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Ernests Gulbis | Potito Starace |
|---|---|---|
| Country | LAT | ITA |
| Birth date | Aug 30, 1988 | Jul 14, 1981 |
| Age | 18 | 26 |
| Height | 193 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 88 | 31 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 470 | 946 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,539 | 1,722 |
| Current career W-L | 221–233 | 147–189 |
| Current career earnings | $7,668,948 | $3,796,316 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.