Xavier Malisse def. Jarkko Nieminen
6-4 7-5 6-2
Xavier Malisse defeated Jarkko Nieminen 6-4 7-5 6-2 in the 2006 US Open round of 128 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Xavier Malisse | Jarkko Nieminen |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 7 | 3 |
| Double faults | 2 | 4 |
| First serve % | 67.0% | 65.0% |
| First serve points won % | 79.0% | 57.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 57.0% | 53.0% |
| Break points saved % | 0.0% | 64.0% |
| Break points converted % | 36.0% | 100.0% |
| Service points won % | 72.0% | 55.0% |
| Return points won % | 45.0% | 28.0% |
| Total points won % | 57.0% | 43.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +9.6 | -7.1 |
| Match Return+ | +7.1 | -9.6 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2006 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Xavier Malisse | Jarkko Nieminen |
|---|---|---|
| Country | BEL | FIN |
| Birth date | Jul 19, 1980 | Jul 23, 1981 |
| Age | 26 | 25 |
| Height | 185 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 33 | 15 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 983 | 1,610 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,792 | 1,808 |
| Current career W-L | 282–266 | 363–339 |
| Current career earnings | $5,702,871 | $7,743,345 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.