Michael Russell def. Fabio Fognini
6-1 4-6 6-2 3-6 6-3
Michael Russell defeated Fabio Fognini 6-1 4-6 6-2 3-6 6-3 in the 2008 Australian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Michael Russell | Fabio Fognini |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 6 | 6 |
| Double faults | 3 | 9 |
| First serve % | 70.0% | 45.0% |
| First serve points won % | 67.0% | 66.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 63.0% | 51.0% |
| Break points saved % | 40.0% | 45.0% |
| Break points converted % | 55.0% | 60.0% |
| Service points won % | 66.0% | 58.0% |
| Return points won % | 42.0% | 34.0% |
| Total points won % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Michael Russell | Fabio Fognini |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ITA |
| Birth date | May 1, 1978 | May 24, 1987 |
| Age | 29 | 20 |
| Height | 173 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 101 | 94 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 426 | 444 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,613 | 1,579 |
| Current career W-L | 77–150 | 402–385 |
| Current career earnings | $2,452,569 | $19,086,549 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.