James Blake def. Ivo Karlovic
3-6 7-6(4) 6-3
James Blake defeated Ivo Karlovic 3-6 7-6(4) 6-3 in the 2009 Shanghai Masters first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | James Blake | Ivo Karlovic |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 5 | 27 |
| Double faults | 4 | 3 |
| First serve % | 62.0% | 76.0% |
| First serve points won % | 88.0% | 79.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 55.0% | 38.0% |
| Break points saved % | 0.0% | 67.0% |
| Break points converted % | 33.0% | 100.0% |
| Service points won % | 75.0% | 69.0% |
| Return points won % | 31.0% | 25.0% |
| Total points won % | 51.0% | 49.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | James Blake | Ivo Karlovic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | CRO |
| Birth date | Dec 28, 1979 | Feb 28, 1979 |
| Age | 29 | 30 |
| Height | 185 cm | 211 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 26 | 30 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,415 | 1,220 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,850 | 1,824 |
| Current career W-L | 349–237 | 363–335 |
| Current career earnings | $7,981,882 | $10,160,232 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.