Roger Federer def. Potito Starace
6-2 6-2
Roger Federer defeated Potito Starace 6-2 6-2 in the 2009 Qatar Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Roger Federer | Potito Starace |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 5 | 4 |
| Double faults | 1 | 1 |
| First serve % | 64 | 67 |
| First serve points won % | 88 | 61 |
| Second serve points won % | 71 | 31 |
| Break points saved % | — | 20 |
| Break points converted % | 80 | — |
| Service points won % | 82 | 51 |
| Return points won % | 49 | 18 |
| Total points won % | 64 | 36 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Roger Federer | Potito Starace |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SUI | ITA |
| Birth date | Aug 8, 1981 | Jul 14, 1981 |
| Age | 27 | 27 |
| Height | 185 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 2 | 71 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 10,610 | 1,128 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,212 | 1,650 |
| Current career W-L | 1,219–272 | 147–189 |
| Current career earnings | $130,594,339 | $3,796,316 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.