Steve Darcis def. Ivan Ljubicic
7-5 7-6(5)
Steve Darcis defeated Ivan Ljubicic 7-5 7-6(5) in the 2008 Italian Open first round on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Steve Darcis | Ivan Ljubicic |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 6 | 11 |
| Double faults | 1 | 4 |
| First serve % | 55.0% | 56.0% |
| First serve points won % | 75.0% | 76.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 52.0% | 44.0% |
| Break points saved % | 86.0% | 82.0% |
| Break points converted % | 18.0% | 14.0% |
| Service points won % | 65.0% | 62.0% |
| Return points won % | 38.0% | 35.0% |
| Total points won % | 52.0% | 48.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Steve Darcis | Ivan Ljubicic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | BEL | CRO |
| Birth date | Mar 13, 1984 | Mar 19, 1979 |
| Age | 24 | 29 |
| Height | 178 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 49 | 29 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 726 | 1,045 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,695 | 1,816 |
| Current career W-L | 94–124 | 404–284 |
| Current career earnings | $3,445,948 | $10,181,121 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.