Marin Cilic defeated Benoit Paire 6-3 6-4 in the 2018 Italian Open third round on clay courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Marin Cilic | Benoit Paire |
| Aces | 4 | 4 |
| Double faults | 0 | 7 |
| First serve % | 61 | 35 |
| First serve points won % | 77 | 72 |
| Second serve points won % | 64 | 45 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 67 |
| Break points converted % | 33 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 72 | 54 |
| Return points won % | 46 | 28 |
| Total points won % | 57 | 43 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Marin Cilic | Benoit Paire |
| Country |
CRO
|
FRA
|
| Birth date | Sep 28, 1988 | May 8, 1989 |
| Age | 29 | 29 |
| Height | 198 cm | 196 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 5 | 52 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 4,770 | 975 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,044 | 1,841 |
| Current career W-L | 578–350 | 240–294 |
| Current career earnings | $33,520,563 | $10,544,721 |
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