Gilles Simon def. Ivan Ljubicic
7-5 7-6(8)
Gilles Simon defeated Ivan Ljubicic 7-5 7-6(8) in the 2011 Madrid Open first round on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Gilles Simon | Ivan Ljubicic |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 5 | 8 |
| Double faults | 1 | 3 |
| First serve % | 56 | 56 |
| First serve points won % | 80 | 76 |
| Second serve points won % | 74 | 50 |
| Break points saved % | — | 75 |
| Break points converted % | 25 | — |
| Service points won % | 77 | 64 |
| Return points won % | 36 | 23 |
| Total points won % | 54 | 46 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Gilles Simon | Ivan Ljubicic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | FRA | CRO |
| Birth date | Dec 27, 1984 | Mar 19, 1979 |
| Age | 26 | 32 |
| Height | 183 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 20 | 37 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,520 | 1,110 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,922 | 1,871 |
| Current career W-L | 499–383 | 404–284 |
| Current career earnings | $16,045,734 | $10,181,121 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.