Ernests Gulbis def. Jarkko Nieminen
7-6(7) 6-2
Ernests Gulbis defeated Jarkko Nieminen 7-6(7) 6-2 in the 2008 Cincinnati Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Ernests Gulbis | Jarkko Nieminen |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 13 | 0 |
| Double faults | 4 | 1 |
| First serve % | 51 | 76 |
| First serve points won % | 86 | 60 |
| Second serve points won % | 50 | 53 |
| Break points saved % | 100 | 71 |
| Break points converted % | 29 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 68 | 59 |
| Return points won % | 41 | 32 |
| Total points won % | 55 | 45 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Ernests Gulbis | Jarkko Nieminen |
|---|---|---|
| Country | LAT | FIN |
| Birth date | Aug 30, 1988 | Jul 23, 1981 |
| Age | 19 | 27 |
| Height | 193 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 53 | 29 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 782 | 995 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,772 | 1,734 |
| Current career W-L | 221–233 | 363–339 |
| Current career earnings | $7,668,948 | $7,743,345 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.