Jurgen Melzer def. Ivan Ljubicic
7-6(3) 6-3
Jurgen Melzer defeated Ivan Ljubicic 7-6(3) 6-3 in the 2008 Vienna Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Jurgen Melzer | Ivan Ljubicic |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 11 | 9 |
| Double faults | 2 | 1 |
| First serve % | 57 | 66 |
| First serve points won % | 82 | 69 |
| Second serve points won % | 55 | 43 |
| Break points saved % | 67 | 33 |
| Break points converted % | 67 | 33 |
| Service points won % | 71 | 60 |
| Return points won % | 40 | 29 |
| Total points won % | 55 | 45 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Jurgen Melzer | Ivan Ljubicic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUT | CRO |
| Birth date | May 22, 1981 | Mar 19, 1979 |
| Age | 27 | 29 |
| Height | 183 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 38 | 49 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 879 | 780 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,802 | 1,755 |
| Current career W-L | 331–307 | 404–284 |
| Current career earnings | $10,739,212 | $10,181,121 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.