Sergei Bubka def. Ivan Ljubicic
6-1 0-1 (ret.)
The match ended when Ivan Ljubicic retired.
Sergei Bubka defeated Ivan Ljubicic 6-1 0-1 RET after Ivan Ljubicic retired in the 2011 Dubai Tennis Championships first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Sergei Bubka | Ivan Ljubicic |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 1 | 3 |
| Double faults | 2 | 0 |
| First serve % | 40.0% | 47.0% |
| First serve points won % | 90.0% | 67.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 60.0% | 41.0% |
| Break points saved % | — | 50.0% |
| Break points converted % | 50.0% | — |
| Service points won % | 72.0% | 53.0% |
| Return points won % | 47.0% | 28.0% |
| Total points won % | 58.0% | 42.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +9.1 | -9.7 |
| Match Return+ | +9.7 | -9.1 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2011 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Sergei Bubka | Ivan Ljubicic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | UKR | CRO |
| Birth date | Feb 10, 1987 | Mar 19, 1979 |
| Age | 24 | 31 |
| Height | 188 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 342 | 14 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 132 | 2,145 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,576 | 1,880 |
| Current career W-L | 5–12 | 404–284 |
| Current career earnings | $465,186 | $10,181,121 |
Path
Sergei Bubka's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Lorenzi | 7-6(1) 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 21, 2011 | Q2 |
| Simone Bolelli | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 21, 2011 | Q1 |
Sergei Bubka's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Gasquet | 2-6 5-7 | L | H2H | Match data | Feb 24, 2011 | R16 |
Ivan Ljubicic's path
No prior matches in this tournament.