Martin Verkerk defeated Nicolas Escude 6-3 6-4 in the 2004 Milan round of 16 on carpet courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Martin Verkerk | Nicolas Escude |
| Aces | 22 | 3 |
| Double faults | 2 | 1 |
| First serve % | 66 | 56 |
| First serve points won % | 88 | 78 |
| Second serve points won % | 38 | 36 |
| Break points saved % | — | 71 |
| Break points converted % | 29 | — |
| Service points won % | 71 | 60 |
| Return points won % | 40 | 29 |
| Total points won % | 56 | 44 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Martin Verkerk | Nicolas Escude |
| Country |
NED
|
FRA
|
| Birth date | Oct 31, 1978 | Apr 3, 1976 |
| Age | 25 | 27 |
| Height | 196 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 18 | 61 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,320 | 594 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,726 | 1,861 |
| Current career W-L | 56–64 | 157–125 |
| Current career earnings | $1,564,520 | $3,216,150 |
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