Jarkko Nieminen def. Frank Dancevic
6-3 6-1 5-7 2-6 6-1
Jarkko Nieminen defeated Frank Dancevic 6-3 6-1 5-7 2-6 6-1 in the 2008 Australian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Jarkko Nieminen | Frank Dancevic |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 1 | 13 |
| Double faults | 2 | 1 |
| First serve % | 67 | 62 |
| First serve points won % | 76 | 68 |
| Second serve points won % | 51 | 52 |
| Break points saved % | 0 | 50 |
| Break points converted % | 50 | 100 |
| Service points won % | 68 | 62 |
| Return points won % | 38 | 32 |
| Total points won % | 52 | 48 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Jarkko Nieminen | Frank Dancevic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | FIN | CAN |
| Birth date | Jul 23, 1981 | Sep 26, 1984 |
| Age | 26 | 23 |
| Height | 185 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 26 | 74 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,075 | 531 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,816 | 1,700 |
| Current career W-L | 363–339 | 54–90 |
| Current career earnings | $7,743,345 | $1,888,019 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.