Potito Starace def. Marin Cilic
6-4 2-6 6-4
Potito Starace defeated Marin Cilic 6-4 2-6 6-4 in the 2008 Italian Open first round on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Potito Starace | Marin Cilic |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 3 |
| Double faults | 1 | 2 |
| First serve % | 65 | 51 |
| First serve points won % | 65 | 57 |
| Second serve points won % | 38 | 56 |
| Break points saved % | 55 | 50 |
| Break points converted % | 50 | 45 |
| Service points won % | 56 | 57 |
| Return points won % | 43 | 44 |
| Total points won % | 49 | 51 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Potito Starace | Marin Cilic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ITA | CRO |
| Birth date | Jul 14, 1981 | Sep 28, 1988 |
| Age | 26 | 19 |
| Height | 188 cm | 198 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 45 | 48 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 760 | 730 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,655 | 1,766 |
| Current career W-L | 147–189 | 578–350 |
| Current career earnings | $3,796,316 | $33,520,563 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.