Ernests Gulbis defeated James Blake 6-4 1-6 6-3 in the 2008 Cincinnati Open third round on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Ernests Gulbis | James Blake |
| Aces | 10 | 6 |
| Double faults | 3 | 2 |
| First serve % | 55 | 45 |
| First serve points won % | 74 | 71 |
| Second serve points won % | 53 | 62 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 33 |
| Break points converted % | 67 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 65 | 66 |
| Return points won % | 34 | 35 |
| Total points won % | 50 | 50 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Ernests Gulbis | James Blake |
| Country |
LAT
|
USA
|
| Birth date | Aug 30, 1988 | Dec 28, 1979 |
| Age | 19 | 28 |
| Height | 193 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 53 | 8 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 782 | 1,980 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,798 | 1,870 |
| Current career W-L | 221–233 | 349–237 |
| Current career earnings | $7,668,948 | $7,981,882 |
Path
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