Marin Cilic def. Julien Benneteau
4-6 7-5 6-3 6-7(7) 6-2
Marin Cilic defeated Julien Benneteau 4-6 7-5 6-3 6-7(7) 6-2 in the 2008 US Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Marin Cilic | Julien Benneteau |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 28 | 3 |
| Double faults | 7 | 9 |
| First serve % | 58.0% | 67.0% |
| First serve points won % | 77.0% | 62.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 45.0% | 45.0% |
| Break points saved % | 55.0% | 69.0% |
| Break points converted % | 31.0% | 45.0% |
| Service points won % | 63.0% | 57.0% |
| Return points won % | 43.0% | 37.0% |
| Total points won % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +0.1 | -6.7 |
| Match Return+ | +6.7 | -0.1 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2008 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Marin Cilic | Julien Benneteau |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CRO | FRA |
| Birth date | Sep 28, 1988 | Dec 20, 1981 |
| Age | 19 | 26 |
| Height | 198 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 24 | 57 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,145 | 710 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,888 | 1,783 |
| Current career W-L | 578–350 | 270–293 |
| Current career earnings | $33,520,563 | $9,556,742 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.