Michael Russell def. Juan Martin del Potro
6-3 6-3
Michael Russell defeated Juan Martin del Potro 6-3 6-3 in the 2008 Adelaide International round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Michael Russell | Juan Martin del Potro |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 6 | 7 |
| Double faults | 0 | 9 |
| First serve % | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| First serve points won % | 71.0% | 61.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 50.0% | 39.0% |
| Break points saved % | 83.0% | 69.0% |
| Break points converted % | 31.0% | 17.0% |
| Service points won % | 66.0% | 50.0% |
| Return points won % | 50.0% | 34.0% |
| Total points won % | 58.0% | 42.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Michael Russell | Juan Martin del Potro |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ARG |
| Birth date | May 1, 1978 | Sep 23, 1988 |
| Age | 29 | 19 |
| Height | 173 cm | 198 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 82 | 44 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 481 | 690 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,617 | 1,785 |
| Current career W-L | 77–150 | 426–174 |
| Current career earnings | $2,452,569 | $25,896,046 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.