Michael Russell defeated Benoit Paire 7-5 6-4 in the 2012 Los Angeles Open round of 16 on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Michael Russell | Benoit Paire |
| Aces | 3 | 5 |
| Double faults | 3 | 8 |
| First serve % | 79 | 44 |
| First serve points won % | 57 | 83 |
| Second serve points won % | 41 | 22 |
| Break points saved % | 56 | 14 |
| Break points converted % | 86 | 44 |
| Service points won % | 54 | 48 |
| Return points won % | 52 | 46 |
| Total points won % | 53 | 47 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Michael Russell | Benoit Paire |
| Country |
USA
|
FRA
|
| Birth date | May 1, 1978 | May 8, 1989 |
| Age | 34 | 23 |
| Height | 173 cm | 196 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 83 | 50 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 590 | 880 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,793 | 1,787 |
| Current career W-L | 77–150 | 240–294 |
| Current career earnings | $2,452,569 | $10,544,721 |
Path
Michael Russell's path
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Benoit Paire's path
No prior matches in this tournament.