Novak Djokovic def. Potito Starace
7-6(3) 6-3 6-1
Novak Djokovic defeated Potito Starace 7-6(3) 6-3 6-1 in the 2012 Roland Garros first round on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Novak Djokovic | Potito Starace |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 6 | 4 |
| Double faults | 0 | 0 |
| First serve % | 77.0% | 75.0% |
| First serve points won % | 82.0% | 59.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 67.0% | 48.0% |
| Break points saved % | — | 73.0% |
| Break points converted % | 27.0% | — |
| Service points won % | 78.0% | 57.0% |
| Return points won % | 43.0% | 22.0% |
| Total points won % | 58.0% | 42.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Novak Djokovic | Potito Starace |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SRB | ITA |
| Birth date | May 22, 1987 | Jul 14, 1981 |
| Age | 25 | 30 |
| Height | 188 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 97 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 11,800 | 558 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,382 | 1,627 |
| Current career W-L | 1,141–231 | 147–189 |
| Current career earnings | $194,691,590 | $3,796,316 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.