Marco Cecchinato def. Gilles Simon
6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(2)
Marco Cecchinato defeated Gilles Simon 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(2) in the 2018 Shanghai Masters first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Marco Cecchinato | Gilles Simon |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 8 | 8 |
| Double faults | 4 | 1 |
| First serve % | 73.0% | 70.0% |
| First serve points won % | 72.0% | 75.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 47.0% | 43.0% |
| Break points saved % | 57.0% | 43.0% |
| Break points converted % | 57.0% | 43.0% |
| Service points won % | 65.0% | 65.0% |
| Return points won % | 35.0% | 35.0% |
| Total points won % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Marco Cecchinato | Gilles Simon |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ITA | FRA |
| Birth date | Sep 30, 1992 | Dec 27, 1984 |
| Age | 26 | 33 |
| Height | 185 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 21 | 31 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,768 | 1,345 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,795 | 1,853 |
| Current career W-L | 79–128 | 499–383 |
| Current career earnings | $5,325,070 | $16,045,734 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.