Marat Safin def. Ernests Gulbis
6-0 6-4 7-6(2)
Marat Safin defeated Ernests Gulbis 6-0 6-4 7-6(2) in the 2008 Australian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Marat Safin | Ernests Gulbis |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 6 | 9 |
| Double faults | 1 | 6 |
| First serve % | 46.0% | 51.0% |
| First serve points won % | 79.0% | 64.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 62.0% | 43.0% |
| Break points saved % | 67.0% | 64.0% |
| Break points converted % | 36.0% | 33.0% |
| Service points won % | 70.0% | 54.0% |
| Return points won % | 46.0% | 30.0% |
| Total points won % | 56.0% | 44.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Marat Safin | Ernests Gulbis |
|---|---|---|
| Country | RUS | LAT |
| Birth date | Jan 27, 1980 | Aug 30, 1988 |
| Age | 27 | 19 |
| Height | 193 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 58 | 61 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 610 | 595 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,754 | 1,642 |
| Current career W-L | 396–249 | 221–233 |
| Current career earnings | $14,373,291 | $7,668,948 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.