Fernando Verdasco def. Paul-Henri Mathieu
6-7 4-6 6-6(1) (ret.)
The match ended when Paul-Henri Mathieu retired.
Fernando Verdasco defeated Paul-Henri Mathieu 6-7 4-6 6-6(1) RET after Paul-Henri Mathieu retired in the 2007 Australian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Fernando Verdasco | Paul-Henri Mathieu |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 17 | 5 |
| Double faults | 2 | 4 |
| First serve % | 61.0% | 58.0% |
| First serve points won % | 62.0% | 81.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 67.0% | 54.0% |
| Break points saved % | 88.0% | 83.0% |
| Break points converted % | 17.0% | 12.0% |
| Service points won % | 64.0% | 70.0% |
| Return points won % | 30.0% | 36.0% |
| Total points won % | 49.0% | 51.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Fernando Verdasco | Paul-Henri Mathieu |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ESP | FRA |
| Birth date | Nov 15, 1983 | Jan 12, 1982 |
| Age | 23 | 25 |
| Height | 188 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 35 | 47 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 910 | 760 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,729 | 1,709 |
| Current career W-L | 549–442 | 271–298 |
| Current career earnings | $18,368,908 | $6,299,093 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.