Marin Cilic def. Janko Tipsarevic
2-6 7-6(3) 6-4
Marin Cilic defeated Janko Tipsarevic 2-6 7-6(3) 6-4 in the 2009 Dubai Tennis Championships first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Marin Cilic | Janko Tipsarevic |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 13 | 6 |
| Double faults | 2 | 2 |
| First serve % | 75 | 66 |
| First serve points won % | 81 | 74 |
| Second serve points won % | 52 | 56 |
| Break points saved % | 60 | 86 |
| Break points converted % | 14 | 40 |
| Service points won % | 74 | 68 |
| Return points won % | 32 | 26 |
| Total points won % | 51 | 49 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Marin Cilic | Janko Tipsarevic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CRO | SRB |
| Birth date | Sep 28, 1988 | Jun 22, 1984 |
| Age | 20 | 24 |
| Height | 198 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 19 | 47 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,500 | 1,390 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,994 | 1,764 |
| Current career W-L | 578–350 | 248–243 |
| Current career earnings | $33,520,563 | $8,616,024 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.