David Nalbandian def. Robert Smeets
6-1 6-1 7-6(3)
David Nalbandian defeated Robert Smeets 6-1 6-1 7-6(3) in the 2008 Australian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | David Nalbandian | Robert Smeets |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 6 |
| Double faults | 5 | 5 |
| First serve % | 52.0% | 44.0% |
| First serve points won % | 82.0% | 63.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 67.0% | 41.0% |
| Break points saved % | 50.0% | 33.0% |
| Break points converted % | 67.0% | 50.0% |
| Service points won % | 75.0% | 51.0% |
| Return points won % | 49.0% | 25.0% |
| Total points won % | 61.0% | 39.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | David Nalbandian | Robert Smeets |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ARG | AUS |
| Birth date | Jan 1, 1982 | Nov 10, 1985 |
| Age | 26 | 22 |
| Height | 180 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 10 | 149 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,775 | 286 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,034 | 1,500 |
| Current career W-L | 358–187 | 1–8 |
| Current career earnings | $11,123,125 | $355,595 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.