Roger Federer defeated Xavier Malisse 6-2 6-4 in the 2002 Paris Masters round of 32 on carpet courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Roger Federer | Xavier Malisse |
| Aces | 5 | 0 |
| Double faults | 1 | 1 |
| First serve % | 67 | 70 |
| First serve points won % | 78 | 62 |
| Second serve points won % | 50 | 38 |
| Break points saved % | 0 | 20 |
| Break points converted % | 80 | 100 |
| Service points won % | 69 | 55 |
| Return points won % | 45 | 31 |
| Total points won % | 56 | 44 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Roger Federer | Xavier Malisse |
| Country |
SUI
|
BEL
|
| Birth date | Aug 8, 1981 | Jul 19, 1980 |
| Age | 21 | 22 |
| Height | 185 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 8 | 26 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,170 | 1,265 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,903 | 1,802 |
| Current career W-L | 1,219–272 | 282–266 |
| Current career earnings | $130,594,339 | $5,702,871 |
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