Ernests Gulbis def. Nicolas Kiefer
5-7 6-4 7-5
Ernests Gulbis defeated Nicolas Kiefer 5-7 6-4 7-5 in the 2008 Madrid Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Ernests Gulbis | Nicolas Kiefer |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 10 | 5 |
| Double faults | 4 | 4 |
| First serve % | 64 | 54 |
| First serve points won % | 76 | 82 |
| Second serve points won % | 58 | 59 |
| Break points saved % | 75 | 60 |
| Break points converted % | 40 | 25 |
| Service points won % | 70 | 72 |
| Return points won % | 28 | 30 |
| Total points won % | 49 | 51 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Ernests Gulbis | Nicolas Kiefer |
|---|---|---|
| Country | LAT | GER |
| Birth date | Aug 30, 1988 | Jul 5, 1977 |
| Age | 20 | 31 |
| Height | 193 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 54 | 27 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 719 | 1,120 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,783 | 1,929 |
| Current career W-L | 221–233 | 347–255 |
| Current career earnings | $7,668,948 | $7,480,465 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.