Gael Monfils def. Fernando Verdasco
7-5 6-4
Gael Monfils defeated Fernando Verdasco 7-5 6-4 in the 2008 Monte-Carlo Masters first round on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Gael Monfils | Fernando Verdasco |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 6 | 1 |
| Double faults | 2 | 3 |
| First serve % | 54.0% | 74.0% |
| First serve points won % | 84.0% | 63.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 65.0% | 59.0% |
| Break points saved % | 0.0% | 70.0% |
| Break points converted % | 30.0% | 100.0% |
| Service points won % | 75.0% | 62.0% |
| Return points won % | 38.0% | 25.0% |
| Total points won % | 55.0% | 45.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Gael Monfils | Fernando Verdasco |
|---|---|---|
| Country | FRA | ESP |
| Birth date | Sep 1, 1986 | Nov 15, 1983 |
| Age | 21 | 24 |
| Height | 193 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 64 | 27 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 587 | 1,105 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,755 | 1,795 |
| Current career W-L | 577–363 | 549–442 |
| Current career earnings | $25,067,477 | $18,368,908 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.