Ivan Ljubicic def. Kei Nishikori
6-3 6-3
Ivan Ljubicic defeated Kei Nishikori 6-3 6-3 in the 2009 Indian Wells Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Ivan Ljubicic | Kei Nishikori |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 6 | 0 |
| Double faults | 1 | 4 |
| First serve % | 65.0% | 54.0% |
| First serve points won % | 85.0% | 54.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 28.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points saved % | 67.0% | 0.0% |
| Break points converted % | 100.0% | 33.0% |
| Service points won % | 65.0% | 52.0% |
| Return points won % | 48.0% | 35.0% |
| Total points won % | 57.0% | 43.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Ivan Ljubicic | Kei Nishikori |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CRO | JPN |
| Birth date | Mar 19, 1979 | Dec 29, 1989 |
| Age | 29 | 19 |
| Height | 193 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 74 | 94 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,011 | 901 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,718 | 1,741 |
| Current career W-L | 404–284 | 436–232 |
| Current career earnings | $10,181,121 | $26,161,710 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.