Gilles Simon def. Potito Starace
6-3 3-6 6-3
Gilles Simon defeated Potito Starace 6-3 3-6 6-3 in the 2007 Paris Masters first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Gilles Simon | Potito Starace |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 8 | 3 |
| Double faults | 0 | 2 |
| First serve % | 55.0% | 62.0% |
| First serve points won % | 76.0% | 67.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 71.0% | 56.0% |
| Break points saved % | 0.0% | 75.0% |
| Break points converted % | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| Service points won % | 74.0% | 63.0% |
| Return points won % | 37.0% | 26.0% |
| Total points won % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Gilles Simon | Potito Starace |
|---|---|---|
| Country | FRA | ITA |
| Birth date | Dec 27, 1984 | Jul 14, 1981 |
| Age | 22 | 26 |
| Height | 183 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 33 | 30 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 925 | 937 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,787 | 1,666 |
| Current career W-L | 499–383 | 147–189 |
| Current career earnings | $16,045,734 | $3,796,316 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.