Gael Monfils defeated Nicolas Almagro 6-4 6-3 7-5 in the 2009 Australian Open third round on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Gael Monfils | Nicolas Almagro |
| Aces | 12 | 10 |
| Double faults | 0 | 2 |
| First serve % | 66 | 70 |
| First serve points won % | 76 | 64 |
| Second serve points won % | 47 | 48 |
| Break points saved % | 80 | 50 |
| Break points converted % | 50 | 20 |
| Service points won % | 66 | 59 |
| Return points won % | 41 | 34 |
| Total points won % | 54 | 46 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Gael Monfils | Nicolas Almagro |
| Country |
FRA
|
ESP
|
| Birth date | Sep 1, 1986 | Aug 21, 1985 |
| Age | 22 | 23 |
| Height | 193 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 13 | 18 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,010 | 2,540 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,987 | 1,792 |
| Current career W-L | 577–362 | 388–274 |
| Current career earnings | $25,067,477 | $10,752,234 |
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