Ivan Ljubicic def. Paul-Henri Mathieu
7-6(8) 4-6 6-1
Ivan Ljubicic defeated Paul-Henri Mathieu 7-6(8) 4-6 6-1 in the 2009 China Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Ivan Ljubicic | Paul-Henri Mathieu |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 22 | 5 |
| Double faults | 2 | 4 |
| First serve % | 63 | 62 |
| First serve points won % | 83 | 69 |
| Second serve points won % | 46 | 49 |
| Break points saved % | 0 | 40 |
| Break points converted % | 60 | 100 |
| Service points won % | 69 | 61 |
| Return points won % | 39 | 31 |
| Total points won % | 54 | 46 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Ivan Ljubicic | Paul-Henri Mathieu |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CRO | FRA |
| Birth date | Mar 19, 1979 | Jan 12, 1982 |
| Age | 30 | 27 |
| Height | 193 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 45 | 34 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 996 | 1,180 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,806 | 1,810 |
| Current career W-L | 404–284 | 271–298 |
| Current career earnings | $10,181,121 | $6,299,093 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.