Kei Nishikori def. Benoit Paire
6-4 6-3
Kei Nishikori defeated Benoit Paire 6-4 6-3 in the 2019 Dubai Tennis Championships first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Kei Nishikori | Benoit Paire |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 4 |
| Double faults | 1 | 5 |
| First serve % | 65.0% | 52.0% |
| First serve points won % | 74.0% | 81.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 57.0% | 40.0% |
| Break points saved % | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Break points converted % | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Service points won % | 68.0% | 62.0% |
| Return points won % | 38.0% | 32.0% |
| Total points won % | 55.0% | 45.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Kei Nishikori | Benoit Paire |
|---|---|---|
| Country | JPN | FRA |
| Birth date | Dec 29, 1989 | May 8, 1989 |
| Age | 29 | 29 |
| Height | 178 cm | 196 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 6 | 65 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 4,190 | 795 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,142 | 1,789 |
| Current career W-L | 436–232 | 240–294 |
| Current career earnings | $26,161,710 | $10,544,721 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.