Albert Montanes def. Potito Starace
7-6(8) 6-4
Albert Montanes defeated Potito Starace 7-6(8) 6-4 in the 2009 Italian Open first round on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Albert Montanes | Potito Starace |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 2 |
| Double faults | 3 | 4 |
| First serve % | 62.0% | 81.0% |
| First serve points won % | 75.0% | 67.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 56.0% | 44.0% |
| Break points saved % | 100.0% | 83.0% |
| Break points converted % | 17.0% | 0.0% |
| Service points won % | 67.0% | 62.0% |
| Return points won % | 38.0% | 33.0% |
| Total points won % | 52.0% | 48.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Albert Montanes | Potito Starace |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ESP | ITA |
| Birth date | Nov 26, 1980 | Jul 14, 1981 |
| Age | 28 | 27 |
| Height | 175 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 33 | 88 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,609 | 873 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,694 | 1,629 |
| Current career W-L | 257–287 | 147–189 |
| Current career earnings | $5,866,340 | $3,796,316 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.