Gilles Simon def. Michael Russell
7-6(4) 3-6 5-7 6-4 6-1
Gilles Simon defeated Michael Russell 7-6(4) 3-6 5-7 6-4 6-1 in the 2012 US Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Gilles Simon | Michael Russell |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 1 | 6 |
| Double faults | 2 | 9 |
| First serve % | 73.0% | 57.0% |
| First serve points won % | 63.0% | 61.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
| Break points saved % | 58.0% | 43.0% |
| Break points converted % | 57.0% | 42.0% |
| Service points won % | 61.0% | 55.0% |
| Return points won % | 45.0% | 39.0% |
| Total points won % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Gilles Simon | Michael Russell |
|---|---|---|
| Country | FRA | USA |
| Birth date | Dec 27, 1984 | May 1, 1978 |
| Age | 27 | 34 |
| Height | 183 cm | 173 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 17 | 107 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,890 | 527 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,916 | 1,763 |
| Current career W-L | 499–383 | 77–150 |
| Current career earnings | $16,045,734 | $2,452,569 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.