Roger Federer defeated Potito Starace 6-3 7-6(2) in the 2006 Italian Open round of 32 on clay courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Roger Federer | Potito Starace |
| Aces | 2 | 0 |
| Double faults | 2 | 2 |
| First serve % | 49 | 67 |
| First serve points won % | 72 | 59 |
| Second serve points won % | 51 | 30 |
| Break points saved % | 0 | 55 |
| Break points converted % | 45 | 100 |
| Service points won % | 61 | 49 |
| Return points won % | 51 | 39 |
| Total points won % | 56 | 44 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Roger Federer | Potito Starace |
| Country |
SUI
|
ITA
|
| Birth date | Aug 8, 1981 | Jul 14, 1981 |
| Age | 24 | 24 |
| Height | 185 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 81 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 7,160 | 497 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,341 | 1,605 |
| Current career W-L | 1,219–272 | 147–189 |
| Current career earnings | $130,594,339 | $3,796,316 |
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