James Blake def. Michael Russell
7-6(6) 6-3 7-6(4)
James Blake defeated Michael Russell 7-6(6) 6-3 7-6(4) in the 2007 US Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | James Blake | Michael Russell |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 14 | 5 |
| Double faults | 5 | 5 |
| First serve % | 67 | 59 |
| First serve points won % | 72 | 70 |
| Second serve points won % | 55 | 48 |
| Break points saved % | 67 | 85 |
| Break points converted % | 15 | 33 |
| Service points won % | 66 | 61 |
| Return points won % | 39 | 34 |
| Total points won % | 52 | 48 |
Player Comparison
| Field | James Blake | Michael Russell |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Dec 28, 1979 | May 1, 1978 |
| Age | 27 | 29 |
| Height | 185 cm | 173 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 6 | 65 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,390 | 561 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,968 | 1,640 |
| Current career W-L | 349–237 | 77–150 |
| Current career earnings | $7,981,882 | $2,452,569 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.