Gilles Simon def. Xavier Malisse
6-4 7-5
Gilles Simon defeated Xavier Malisse 6-4 7-5 in the 2008 Hamburg Open first round on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Gilles Simon | Xavier Malisse |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 3 |
| Double faults | 2 | 0 |
| First serve % | 56 | 53 |
| First serve points won % | 65 | 60 |
| Second serve points won % | 52 | 40 |
| Break points saved % | 40 | 50 |
| Break points converted % | 50 | 60 |
| Service points won % | 59 | 51 |
| Return points won % | 49 | 41 |
| Total points won % | 54 | 46 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Gilles Simon | Xavier Malisse |
|---|---|---|
| Country | FRA | BEL |
| Birth date | Dec 27, 1984 | Jul 19, 1980 |
| Age | 23 | 27 |
| Height | 183 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 35 | 245 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 900 | 155 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,764 | 1,736 |
| Current career W-L | 499–383 | 282–266 |
| Current career earnings | $16,045,734 | $5,702,871 |
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