Ernests Gulbis defeated Benoit Paire 5-7 7-6(3) 6-4 in the 2012 Swiss Open Gstaad second round on clay courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Ernests Gulbis | Benoit Paire |
| Aces | 11 | 7 |
| Double faults | 6 | 2 |
| First serve % | 57 | 48 |
| First serve points won % | 72 | 80 |
| Second serve points won % | 52 | 56 |
| Break points saved % | 88 | 33 |
| Break points converted % | 67 | 12 |
| Service points won % | 63 | 68 |
| Return points won % | 32 | 37 |
| Total points won % | 50 | 50 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Ernests Gulbis | Benoit Paire |
| Country |
LAT
|
FRA
|
| Birth date | Aug 30, 1988 | May 8, 1989 |
| Age | 23 | 23 |
| Height | 193 cm | 196 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 72 | 47 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 651 | 880 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,704 | 1,808 |
| Current career W-L | 221–233 | 240–294 |
| Current career earnings | $7,668,948 | $10,544,721 |
Path
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