Nicolas Almagro defeated Potito Starace 2-6 6-1 6-1 in the 2009 Swedish Open second round on clay courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Nicolas Almagro | Potito Starace |
| Aces | 3 | 1 |
| Double faults | 2 | 1 |
| First serve % | 56 | 69 |
| First serve points won % | 70 | 53 |
| Second serve points won % | 50 | 42 |
| Break points saved % | 57 | 33 |
| Break points converted % | 67 | 43 |
| Service points won % | 61 | 50 |
| Return points won % | 50 | 39 |
| Total points won % | 56 | 44 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Nicolas Almagro | Potito Starace |
| Country |
ESP
|
ITA
|
| Birth date | Aug 21, 1985 | Jul 14, 1981 |
| Age | 23 | 28 |
| Height | 183 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 41 | 65 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,135 | 895 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,821 | 1,719 |
| Current career W-L | 388–274 | 147–189 |
| Current career earnings | $10,752,234 | $3,796,316 |
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