Alejandro Falla def. Ivo Karlovic
3-6 7-6(4) 7-6(6) 5-7 6-4
Alejandro Falla defeated Ivo Karlovic 3-6 7-6(4) 7-6(6) 5-7 6-4 in the 2008 Roland Garros first round on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Alejandro Falla | Ivo Karlovic |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 9 | 35 |
| Double faults | 2 | 5 |
| First serve % | 70 | 63 |
| First serve points won % | 74 | 80 |
| Second serve points won % | 60 | 62 |
| Break points saved % | 73 | 60 |
| Break points converted % | 40 | 27 |
| Service points won % | 70 | 73 |
| Return points won % | 27 | 30 |
| Total points won % | 49 | 51 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Alejandro Falla | Ivo Karlovic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | COL | CRO |
| Birth date | Nov 14, 1983 | Feb 28, 1979 |
| Age | 24 | 29 |
| Height | 185 cm | 211 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 108 | 21 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 429 | 1,250 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,653 | 1,836 |
| Current career W-L | 97–159 | 363–335 |
| Current career earnings | $3,101,331 | $10,160,232 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.