Marin Cilic def. Nicolas Almagro
7-6(4) 7-5 6-2
Marin Cilic defeated Nicolas Almagro 7-6(4) 7-5 6-2 in the 2008 Australian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Marin Cilic | Nicolas Almagro |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 16 | 10 |
| Double faults | 1 | 5 |
| First serve % | 54 | 56 |
| First serve points won % | 75 | 70 |
| Second serve points won % | 62 | 39 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 58 |
| Break points converted % | 42 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 69 | 56 |
| Return points won % | 44 | 31 |
| Total points won % | 56 | 44 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Marin Cilic | Nicolas Almagro |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CRO | ESP |
| Birth date | Sep 28, 1988 | Aug 21, 1985 |
| Age | 19 | 22 |
| Height | 198 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 57 | 31 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 615 | 965 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,740 | 1,720 |
| Current career W-L | 578–350 | 388–274 |
| Current career earnings | $33,520,563 | $10,752,234 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.