Gilles Simon defeated Rajeev Ram 7-6(5) 6-4 in the 2008 Cincinnati Open first round on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Gilles Simon | Rajeev Ram |
| Aces | 3 | 5 |
| Double faults | 0 | 1 |
| First serve % | 70 | 59 |
| First serve points won % | 69 | 64 |
| Second serve points won % | 63 | 55 |
| Break points saved % | 33 | 25 |
| Break points converted % | 75 | 67 |
| Service points won % | 67 | 60 |
| Return points won % | 40 | 33 |
| Total points won % | 53 | 47 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Gilles Simon | Rajeev Ram |
| Country |
FRA
|
USA
|
| Birth date | Dec 27, 1984 | Mar 18, 1984 |
| Age | 23 | 24 |
| Height | 183 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 14 | 200 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,390 | 200 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,903 | 1,498 |
| Current career W-L | 499–383 | 57–94 |
| Current career earnings | $16,045,734 | $10,360,050 |
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