Julien Benneteau def. Jurgen Melzer
1-6 6-3 6-3
Julien Benneteau defeated Jurgen Melzer 1-6 6-3 6-3 in the 2009 Dubai Tennis Championships first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Julien Benneteau | Jurgen Melzer |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 3 | 6 |
| Double faults | 1 | 6 |
| First serve % | 66.0% | 57.0% |
| First serve points won % | 69.0% | 74.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 52.0% | 57.0% |
| Break points saved % | 75.0% | 40.0% |
| Break points converted % | 60.0% | 25.0% |
| Service points won % | 63.0% | 67.0% |
| Return points won % | 33.0% | 37.0% |
| Total points won % | 49.0% | 51.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Julien Benneteau | Jurgen Melzer |
|---|---|---|
| Country | FRA | AUT |
| Birth date | Dec 20, 1981 | May 22, 1981 |
| Age | 27 | 27 |
| Height | 185 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 45 | 32 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,457 | 1,772 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,812 | 1,785 |
| Current career W-L | 270–293 | 331–307 |
| Current career earnings | $9,556,742 | $10,739,212 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.