Jiri Novak def. James Blake
2-6 6-3 6-1
Jiri Novak defeated James Blake 2-6 6-3 6-1 in the 2004 Italian Open round of 64 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Jiri Novak | James Blake |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 1 | 3 |
| Double faults | 1 | 2 |
| First serve % | 85 | 78 |
| First serve points won % | 62 | 65 |
| Second serve points won % | 80 | 33 |
| Break points saved % | 40 | 72 |
| Break points converted % | 28 | 60 |
| Service points won % | 65 | 58 |
| Return points won % | 42 | 35 |
| Total points won % | 52 | 48 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Jiri Novak | James Blake |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CZE | USA |
| Birth date | Mar 22, 1975 | Dec 28, 1979 |
| Age | 29 | 24 |
| Height | 190 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 17 | 43 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,375 | 860 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,789 | 1,754 |
| Current career W-L | 319–253 | 349–237 |
| Current career earnings | $7,618,613 | $7,981,882 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.