Denis Istomin def. Ernests Gulbis
7-5 6-2
Denis Istomin defeated Ernests Gulbis 7-5 6-2 in the 2015 Dubai Tennis Championships first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Denis Istomin | Ernests Gulbis |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 8 | 5 |
| Double faults | 0 | 11 |
| First serve % | 58.0% | 55.0% |
| First serve points won % | 75.0% | 66.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 54.0% | 30.0% |
| Break points saved % | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points converted % | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| Service points won % | 66.0% | 50.0% |
| Return points won % | 50.0% | 34.0% |
| Total points won % | 57.0% | 43.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Denis Istomin | Ernests Gulbis |
|---|---|---|
| Country | UZB | LAT |
| Birth date | Sep 7, 1986 | Aug 30, 1988 |
| Age | 28 | 26 |
| Height | 188 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 65 | 14 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 770 | 2,125 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,785 | 1,822 |
| Current career W-L | 196–249 | 221–233 |
| Current career earnings | $6,339,469 | $7,668,948 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.