Gilles Simon defeated James Blake 3-6 6-1 6-4 in the 2008 Madrid Open second round on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Gilles Simon | James Blake |
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| Aces | 2 | 2 |
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| Double faults | 1 | 1 |
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| First serve % | 56 | 57 |
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| First serve points won % | 70 | 74 |
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| Second serve points won % | 69 | 59 |
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| Break points saved % | 90 | 25 |
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| Break points converted % | 75 | 10 |
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| Service points won % | 70 | 67 |
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| Return points won % | 33 | 30 |
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| Total points won % | 53 | 47 |
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Player Comparison
| Field | Gilles Simon | James Blake |
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| Country |
FRA
|
USA
|
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| Birth date | Dec 27, 1984 | Dec 28, 1979 |
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| Age | 23 | 28 |
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| Height | 183 cm | 185 cm |
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| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
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| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
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| Ranking (entering) | 16 | 11 |
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| Ranking points (entering) | 1,390 | 1,625 |
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| Elo (entering) | 1,907 | 1,875 |
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| Current career W-L | 499–383 | 349–237 |
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| Current career earnings | $16,045,734 | $7,981,882 |
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Path
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James Blake's path
No prior matches in this tournament.