Marcelo Rios def. Ivan Ljubicic
6-7(5) 6-3 7-6(1)
Marcelo Rios defeated Ivan Ljubicic 6-7(5) 6-3 7-6(1) in the 2002 Sydney International round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Marcelo Rios | Ivan Ljubicic |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 6 | 15 |
| Double faults | 0 | 6 |
| First serve % | 64.0% | 55.0% |
| First serve points won % | 74.0% | 88.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 73.0% | 56.0% |
| Break points saved % | 100.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points converted % | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Service points won % | 74.0% | 74.0% |
| Return points won % | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Total points won % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Marcelo Rios | Ivan Ljubicic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CHI | CRO |
| Birth date | Dec 26, 1975 | Mar 19, 1979 |
| Age | 26 | 22 |
| Height | 175 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 47 | 38 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 755 | 982 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,823 | 1,826 |
| Current career W-L | 366–180 | 404–284 |
| Current career earnings | $9,713,771 | $10,181,121 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.