Ivan Ljubicic def. Xavier Malisse
6-2 6-4
Ivan Ljubicic defeated Xavier Malisse 6-2 6-4 in the 2003 Italian Open round of 64 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Ivan Ljubicic | Xavier Malisse |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 3 |
| Double faults | 0 | 2 |
| First serve % | 41.0% | 45.0% |
| First serve points won % | 81.0% | 70.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 67.0% | 44.0% |
| Break points saved % | 100.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points converted % | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Service points won % | 73.0% | 56.0% |
| Return points won % | 44.0% | 27.0% |
| Total points won % | 56.0% | 44.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Ivan Ljubicic | Xavier Malisse |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CRO | BEL |
| Birth date | Mar 19, 1979 | Jul 19, 1980 |
| Age | 24 | 22 |
| Height | 193 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 46 | 26 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 795 | 1,140 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,719 | 1,713 |
| Current career W-L | 404–284 | 282–266 |
| Current career earnings | $10,181,121 | $5,702,871 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.