James Blake def. Nicolas Kiefer
3-2 (ret.)
The match ended when Nicolas Kiefer retired.
James Blake defeated Nicolas Kiefer 3-2 RET after Nicolas Kiefer retired in the 2005 Los Angeles Open round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | James Blake | Nicolas Kiefer |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 0 | 0 |
| Double faults | 0 | 2 |
| First serve % | 60 | 50 |
| First serve points won % | 89 | 50 |
| Second serve points won % | 33 | 62 |
| Break points saved % | — | 0 |
| Break points converted % | 100 | — |
| Service points won % | 67 | 56 |
| Return points won % | 44 | 33 |
| Total points won % | 55 | 45 |
Player Comparison
| Field | James Blake | Nicolas Kiefer |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | GER |
| Birth date | Dec 28, 1979 | Jul 5, 1977 |
| Age | 25 | 28 |
| Height | 185 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 108 | 31 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 390 | 1,095 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,660 | 1,848 |
| Current career W-L | 349–237 | 347–255 |
| Current career earnings | $7,981,882 | $7,480,465 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.