Ernests Gulbis defeated Nicolas Lapentti 6-3 7-5 6-2 in the 2008 Roland Garros third round on clay courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Ernests Gulbis | Nicolas Lapentti |
| Aces | 8 | 0 |
| Double faults | 3 | 3 |
| First serve % | 53 | 59 |
| First serve points won % | 78 | 55 |
| Second serve points won % | 67 | 50 |
| Break points saved % | 0 | 60 |
| Break points converted % | 40 | 100 |
| Service points won % | 73 | 53 |
| Return points won % | 47 | 27 |
| Total points won % | 58 | 42 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Ernests Gulbis | Nicolas Lapentti |
| Country |
LAT
|
ECU
|
| Birth date | Aug 30, 1988 | Aug 13, 1976 |
| Age | 19 | 31 |
| Height | 193 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 80 | 69 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 512 | 554 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,712 | 1,727 |
| Current career W-L | 221–233 | 282–283 |
| Current career earnings | $7,668,948 | $6,315,143 |
Path
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