Gilles Simon defeated Ernests Gulbis 7-6(1) 6-0 in the 2011 Sydney International semifinal on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Gilles Simon | Ernests Gulbis |
| Aces | 2 | 3 |
| Double faults | 4 | 4 |
| First serve % | 53 | 58 |
| First serve points won % | 77 | 61 |
| Second serve points won % | 59 | 25 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 0 |
| Break points converted % | 100 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 69 | 46 |
| Return points won % | 54 | 31 |
| Total points won % | 62 | 38 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Gilles Simon | Ernests Gulbis |
| Country |
FRA
|
LAT
|
| Birth date | Dec 27, 1984 | Aug 30, 1988 |
| Age | 26 | 22 |
| Height | 183 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 41 | 24 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,005 | 1,505 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,929 | 1,886 |
| Current career W-L | 499–383 | 221–233 |
| Current career earnings | $16,045,734 | $7,668,948 |
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