Xavier Malisse def. Jarkko Nieminen
7-6(3) 6-3
Xavier Malisse defeated Jarkko Nieminen 7-6(3) 6-3 in the 2008 ASB Classic first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Xavier Malisse | Jarkko Nieminen |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 7 | 0 |
| Double faults | 2 | 1 |
| First serve % | 56 | 60 |
| First serve points won % | 83 | 60 |
| Second serve points won % | 57 | 61 |
| Break points saved % | 0 | 0 |
| Break points converted % | 100 | 100 |
| Service points won % | 71 | 60 |
| Return points won % | 40 | 29 |
| Total points won % | 55 | 45 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Xavier Malisse | Jarkko Nieminen |
|---|---|---|
| Country | BEL | FIN |
| Birth date | Jul 19, 1980 | Jul 23, 1981 |
| Age | 27 | 26 |
| Height | 185 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 165 | 26 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 255 | 1,075 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,801 | 1,833 |
| Current career W-L | 282–266 | 363–339 |
| Current career earnings | $5,702,871 | $7,743,345 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.