Robin Soderling def. Potito Starace
6-4 6-2 6-2
Robin Soderling defeated Potito Starace 6-4 6-2 6-2 in the 2011 Australian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Robin Soderling | Potito Starace |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 12 | 4 |
| Double faults | 0 | 2 |
| First serve % | 59 | 59 |
| First serve points won % | 88 | 72 |
| Second serve points won % | 64 | 30 |
| Break points saved % | — | 38 |
| Break points converted % | 62 | — |
| Service points won % | 78 | 55 |
| Return points won % | 45 | 22 |
| Total points won % | 60 | 40 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Robin Soderling | Potito Starace |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SWE | ITA |
| Birth date | Aug 14, 1984 | Jul 14, 1981 |
| Age | 26 | 29 |
| Height | 193 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 4 | 48 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 5,785 | 945 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,145 | 1,756 |
| Current career W-L | 285–168 | 147–189 |
| Current career earnings | $10,423,124 | $3,796,316 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.