Ivo Karlovic def. Paul-Henri Mathieu
7-6(4) 6-2
Ivo Karlovic defeated Paul-Henri Mathieu 7-6(4) 6-2 in the 2008 Italian Open first round on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Ivo Karlovic | Paul-Henri Mathieu |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 13 | 1 |
| Double faults | 2 | 3 |
| First serve % | 63.0% | 60.0% |
| First serve points won % | 79.0% | 59.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 55.0% | 52.0% |
| Break points saved % | — | 33.0% |
| Break points converted % | 67.0% | — |
| Service points won % | 70.0% | 56.0% |
| Return points won % | 44.0% | 30.0% |
| Total points won % | 57.0% | 43.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Ivo Karlovic | Paul-Henri Mathieu |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CRO | FRA |
| Birth date | Feb 28, 1979 | Jan 12, 1982 |
| Age | 29 | 26 |
| Height | 211 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 22 | 20 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,280 | 1,370 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,787 | 1,866 |
| Current career W-L | 363–335 | 271–298 |
| Current career earnings | $10,160,232 | $6,299,093 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.