Jurgen Melzer def. Ivan Ljubicic
6-4 7-6(7) 4-6 2-6 6-3
Jurgen Melzer defeated Ivan Ljubicic 6-4 7-6(7) 4-6 2-6 6-3 in the 2008 Wimbledon first round on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Jurgen Melzer | Ivan Ljubicic |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 15 | 33 |
| Double faults | 1 | 5 |
| First serve % | 58.0% | 68.0% |
| First serve points won % | 77.0% | 79.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 58.0% | 60.0% |
| Break points saved % | 80.0% | 83.0% |
| Break points converted % | 17.0% | 20.0% |
| Service points won % | 69.0% | 73.0% |
| Return points won % | 27.0% | 31.0% |
| Total points won % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Jurgen Melzer | Ivan Ljubicic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUT | CRO |
| Birth date | May 22, 1981 | Mar 19, 1979 |
| Age | 27 | 29 |
| Height | 183 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 72 | 31 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 539 | 980 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,675 | 1,799 |
| Current career W-L | 331–307 | 404–284 |
| Current career earnings | $10,739,212 | $10,181,121 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.