Potito Starace defeated Nicolas Lapentti 6-4 6-2 in the 2008 Mexican Open first round on clay courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Potito Starace | Nicolas Lapentti |
| Aces | 5 | 3 |
| Double faults | 1 | 4 |
| First serve % | 69 | 49 |
| First serve points won % | 68 | 60 |
| Second serve points won % | 59 | 42 |
| Break points saved % | 80 | 67 |
| Break points converted % | 33 | 20 |
| Service points won % | 65 | 51 |
| Return points won % | 49 | 35 |
| Total points won % | 57 | 43 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Potito Starace | Nicolas Lapentti |
| Country |
ITA
|
ECU
|
| Birth date | Jul 14, 1981 | Aug 13, 1976 |
| Age | 26 | 31 |
| Height | 188 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 36 | 95 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 916 | 434 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,657 | 1,635 |
| Current career W-L | 147–189 | 282–283 |
| Current career earnings | $3,796,316 | $6,315,143 |
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