Marin Cilic defeated Fernando Verdasco 6-2 6-3 in the 2008 Madrid Open second round on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Marin Cilic | Fernando Verdasco |
| Aces | 5 | 3 |
| Double faults | 3 | 2 |
| First serve % | 56 | 69 |
| First serve points won % | 84 | 57 |
| Second serve points won % | 50 | 33 |
| Break points saved % | 75 | 43 |
| Break points converted % | 57 | 25 |
| Service points won % | 69 | 50 |
| Return points won % | 50 | 31 |
| Total points won % | 59 | 41 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Marin Cilic | Fernando Verdasco |
| Country |
CRO
|
ESP
|
| Birth date | Sep 28, 1988 | Nov 15, 1983 |
| Age | 20 | 24 |
| Height | 198 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 24 | 13 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,170 | 1,440 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,918 | 1,855 |
| Current career W-L | 578–350 | 549–442 |
| Current career earnings | $33,520,563 | $18,368,908 |
Path
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No prior matches in this tournament.