Flavio Cipolla def. Ivan Ljubicic
6-2 7-5
Flavio Cipolla defeated Ivan Ljubicic 6-2 7-5 in the 2012 Dubai Tennis Championships first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Flavio Cipolla | Ivan Ljubicic |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 1 | 9 |
| Double faults | 1 | 3 |
| First serve % | 80 | 42 |
| First serve points won % | 69 | 77 |
| Second serve points won % | 54 | 39 |
| Break points saved % | 75 | 33 |
| Break points converted % | 67 | 25 |
| Service points won % | 66 | 55 |
| Return points won % | 45 | 34 |
| Total points won % | 56 | 44 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Flavio Cipolla | Ivan Ljubicic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ITA | CRO |
| Birth date | Oct 20, 1983 | Mar 19, 1979 |
| Age | 28 | 32 |
| Height | 173 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 86 | 39 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 624 | 1,030 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,764 | 1,835 |
| Current career W-L | 35–66 | 404–284 |
| Current career earnings | $1,632,927 | $10,181,121 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.