Ivan Ljubicic defeated Robin Soderling 6-7(6) 6-3 6-4 in the 2005 Metz quarterfinal on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Ivan Ljubicic | Robin Soderling |
| Aces | 24 | 18 |
| Double faults | 7 | 7 |
| First serve % | 60 | 64 |
| First serve points won % | 82 | 74 |
| Second serve points won % | 63 | 54 |
| Break points saved % | 100 | 71 |
| Break points converted % | 29 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 75 | 67 |
| Return points won % | 33 | 25 |
| Total points won % | 54 | 46 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Ivan Ljubicic | Robin Soderling |
| Country |
CRO
|
SWE
|
| Birth date | Mar 19, 1979 | Aug 14, 1984 |
| Age | 26 | 21 |
| Height | 193 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 16 | 43 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,430 | 840 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,810 | 1,750 |
| Current career W-L | 404–284 | 285–168 |
| Current career earnings | $10,181,121 | $10,423,124 |
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