James Blake defeated Gilles Simon 6-4 6-3 in the 2008 Cincinnati Open second round on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | James Blake | Gilles Simon |
| Aces | 5 | 1 |
| Double faults | 4 | 0 |
| First serve % | 59 | 76 |
| First serve points won % | 88 | 52 |
| Second serve points won % | 45 | 71 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 50 |
| Break points converted % | 50 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 70 | 57 |
| Return points won % | 43 | 30 |
| Total points won % | 56 | 44 |
Player Comparison
| Field | James Blake | Gilles Simon |
| Country |
USA
|
FRA
|
| Birth date | Dec 28, 1979 | Dec 27, 1984 |
| Age | 28 | 23 |
| Height | 185 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 8 | 14 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,980 | 1,390 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,851 | 1,906 |
| Current career W-L | 349–237 | 499–383 |
| Current career earnings | $7,981,882 | $16,045,734 |
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