James Blake defeated Xavier Malisse 6-3 6-1 in the 2002 San Jose round of 16 on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | James Blake | Xavier Malisse |
| Aces | 4 | 2 |
| Double faults | 1 | 2 |
| First serve % | 58 | 65 |
| First serve points won % | 81 | 56 |
| Second serve points won % | 52 | 44 |
| Break points saved % | 100 | 20 |
| Break points converted % | 80 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 69 | 52 |
| Return points won % | 48 | 31 |
| Total points won % | 59 | 41 |
Player Comparison
| Field | James Blake | Xavier Malisse |
| Country |
USA
|
BEL
|
| Birth date | Dec 28, 1979 | Jul 19, 1980 |
| Age | 22 | 21 |
| Height | 185 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 52 | 27 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 750 | 1,150 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,734 | 1,839 |
| Current career W-L | 349–237 | 282–266 |
| Current career earnings | $7,981,882 | $5,702,871 |
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