Ivan Ljubicic def. Xavier Malisse
4-6 7-6(5) 7-6(5)
Ivan Ljubicic defeated Xavier Malisse 4-6 7-6(5) 7-6(5) in the 2004 Cincinnati Open round of 64 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Ivan Ljubicic | Xavier Malisse |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 18 | 21 |
| Double faults | 2 | 2 |
| First serve % | 44 | 60 |
| First serve points won % | 78 | 86 |
| Second serve points won % | 62 | 67 |
| Break points saved % | 71 | 67 |
| Break points converted % | 33 | 29 |
| Service points won % | 69 | 79 |
| Return points won % | 21 | 31 |
| Total points won % | 47 | 53 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Ivan Ljubicic | Xavier Malisse |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CRO | BEL |
| Birth date | Mar 19, 1979 | Jul 19, 1980 |
| Age | 25 | 24 |
| Height | 193 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 26 | 37 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,090 | 845 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,781 | 1,772 |
| 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.