Nicolas Kiefer def. Ivo Karlovic
6-4 7-5
Nicolas Kiefer defeated Ivo Karlovic 6-4 7-5 in the 2008 Paris Masters first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Nicolas Kiefer | Ivo Karlovic |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 12 |
| Double faults | 1 | 2 |
| First serve % | 62.0% | 67.0% |
| First serve points won % | 97.0% | 68.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 83.0% | 52.0% |
| Break points saved % | — | 50.0% |
| Break points converted % | 50.0% | — |
| Service points won % | 92.0% | 63.0% |
| Return points won % | 37.0% | 8.0% |
| Total points won % | 59.0% | 41.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Nicolas Kiefer | Ivo Karlovic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | GER | CRO |
| Birth date | Jul 5, 1977 | Feb 28, 1979 |
| Age | 31 | 29 |
| Height | 183 cm | 211 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 40 | 24 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 855 | 1,170 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,889 | 1,827 |
| Current career W-L | 347–255 | 363–335 |
| Current career earnings | $7,480,465 | $10,160,232 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.