Marin Cilic def. Kevin Anderson
6-3 6-2 6-7(4) 6-3
Marin Cilic defeated Kevin Anderson 6-3 6-2 6-7(4) 6-3 in the 2009 Australian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Marin Cilic | Kevin Anderson |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 16 | 8 |
| Double faults | 8 | 7 |
| First serve % | 51.0% | 60.0% |
| First serve points won % | 88.0% | 67.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 48.0% | 45.0% |
| Break points saved % | 78.0% | 57.0% |
| Break points converted % | 43.0% | 22.0% |
| Service points won % | 68.0% | 58.0% |
| Return points won % | 42.0% | 32.0% |
| Total points won % | 55.0% | 45.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Marin Cilic | Kevin Anderson |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CRO | RSA |
| Birth date | Sep 28, 1988 | May 18, 1986 |
| Age | 20 | 22 |
| Height | 198 cm | 203 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 20 | 108 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,450 | 904 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,939 | 1,636 |
| Current career W-L | 578–350 | 348–252 |
| Current career earnings | $33,520,563 | $17,791,917 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.