Potito Starace def. Ernests Gulbis
4-6 6-3 6-3
Potito Starace defeated Ernests Gulbis 4-6 6-3 6-3 in the 2009 Barcelona Open first round on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Potito Starace | Ernests Gulbis |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 1 | 1 |
| Double faults | 1 | 4 |
| First serve % | 69.0% | 65.0% |
| First serve points won % | 67.0% | 61.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 74.0% | 47.0% |
| Break points saved % | 62.0% | 44.0% |
| Break points converted % | 56.0% | 38.0% |
| Service points won % | 69.0% | 56.0% |
| Return points won % | 44.0% | 31.0% |
| Total points won % | 55.0% | 45.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Potito Starace | Ernests Gulbis |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ITA | LAT |
| Birth date | Jul 14, 1981 | Aug 30, 1988 |
| Age | 27 | 20 |
| Height | 188 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 101 | 42 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 838 | 1,393 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,586 | 1,758 |
| Current career W-L | 147–189 | 221–233 |
| Current career earnings | $3,796,316 | $7,668,948 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.