Ernests Gulbis defeated James Blake 7-6(2) 3-6 7-5 6-3 in the 2008 Roland Garros second round on clay courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Ernests Gulbis | James Blake |
| Aces | 11 | 4 |
| Double faults | 4 | 0 |
| First serve % | 62 | 61 |
| First serve points won % | 77 | 65 |
| Second serve points won % | 64 | 61 |
| Break points saved % | 71 | 70 |
| Break points converted % | 30 | 29 |
| Service points won % | 72 | 63 |
| Return points won % | 37 | 28 |
| Total points won % | 53 | 47 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Ernests Gulbis | James Blake |
| Country |
LAT
|
USA
|
| Birth date | Aug 30, 1988 | Dec 28, 1979 |
| Age | 19 | 28 |
| Height | 193 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 80 | 8 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 512 | 1,985 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,674 | 1,911 |
| Current career W-L | 221–233 | 349–237 |
| Current career earnings | $7,668,948 | $7,981,882 |
Path
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