Ernests Gulbis def. Nicolas Almagro
3-6 7-6(5) 6-2
Ernests Gulbis defeated Nicolas Almagro 3-6 7-6(5) 6-2 in the 2009 Italian Open first round on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Ernests Gulbis | Nicolas Almagro |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 11 | 13 |
| Double faults | 5 | 1 |
| First serve % | 57 | 56 |
| First serve points won % | 68 | 73 |
| Second serve points won % | 57 | 42 |
| Break points saved % | 82 | 67 |
| Break points converted % | 33 | 18 |
| Service points won % | 63 | 59 |
| Return points won % | 41 | 37 |
| Total points won % | 52 | 48 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Ernests Gulbis | Nicolas Almagro |
|---|---|---|
| Country | LAT | ESP |
| Birth date | Aug 30, 1988 | Aug 21, 1985 |
| Age | 20 | 23 |
| Height | 193 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 43 | 21 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,375 | 1,875 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,735 | 1,785 |
| Current career W-L | 221–233 | 388–274 |
| Current career earnings | $7,668,948 | $10,752,234 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.