James Blake def. Kevin Anderson
7-5 6-4
James Blake defeated Kevin Anderson 7-5 6-4 in the 2012 Cincinnati Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | James Blake | Kevin Anderson |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 8 | 8 |
| Double faults | 3 | 1 |
| First serve % | 60 | 62 |
| First serve points won % | 69 | 67 |
| Second serve points won % | 50 | 38 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 60 |
| Break points converted % | 40 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 61 | 57 |
| Return points won % | 43 | 39 |
| Total points won % | 53 | 47 |
Player Comparison
| Field | James Blake | Kevin Anderson |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | RSA |
| Birth date | Dec 28, 1979 | May 18, 1986 |
| Age | 32 | 26 |
| Height | 185 cm | 203 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 106 | 34 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 527 | 1,145 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,726 | 1,842 |
| Current career W-L | 349–237 | 348–252 |
| Current career earnings | $7,981,882 | $17,791,917 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.