Sebastien Grosjean def. Potito Starace
6-2 7-5 6-1
Sebastien Grosjean defeated Potito Starace 6-2 7-5 6-1 in the 2008 Wimbledon first round on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Sebastien Grosjean | Potito Starace |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 8 | 0 |
| Double faults | 0 | 1 |
| First serve % | 61.0% | 69.0% |
| First serve points won % | 88.0% | 55.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 70.0% | 55.0% |
| Break points saved % | 75.0% | 40.0% |
| Break points converted % | 60.0% | 25.0% |
| Service points won % | 81.0% | 55.0% |
| Return points won % | 45.0% | 19.0% |
| Total points won % | 63.0% | 37.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +17.9 | -8.3 |
| Match Return+ | +8.3 | -17.9 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2008 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Sebastien Grosjean | Potito Starace |
|---|---|---|
| Country | FRA | ITA |
| Birth date | May 29, 1978 | Jul 14, 1981 |
| Age | 30 | 26 |
| Height | 175 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 61 | 57 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 614 | 645 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,727 | 1,662 |
| Current career W-L | 323–237 | 147–189 |
| Current career earnings | $8,131,803 | $3,796,316 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.