David Ferrer defeated Potito Starace 4-6 7-5 6-2 in the 2009 Barcelona Open third round on clay courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | David Ferrer | Potito Starace |
| Aces | 4 | 3 |
| Double faults | 2 | 0 |
| First serve % | 63 | 75 |
| First serve points won % | 65 | 64 |
| Second serve points won % | 64 | 41 |
| Break points saved % | 67 | 58 |
| Break points converted % | 42 | 33 |
| Service points won % | 64 | 58 |
| Return points won % | 42 | 36 |
| Total points won % | 54 | 46 |
Player Comparison
| Field | David Ferrer | Potito Starace |
| Country |
ESP
|
ITA
|
| Birth date | Apr 2, 1982 | Jul 14, 1981 |
| Age | 27 | 27 |
| Height | 175 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 13 | 101 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,865 | 838 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,933 | 1,634 |
| Current career W-L | 703–371 | 147–189 |
| Current career earnings | $31,483,911 | $3,796,316 |
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