Nicolas Kiefer def. Julien Benneteau
6-1 7-5 6-3
Nicolas Kiefer defeated Julien Benneteau 6-1 7-5 6-3 in the 2008 Wimbledon first round on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Nicolas Kiefer | Julien Benneteau |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 10 | 1 |
| Double faults | 1 | 2 |
| First serve % | 60.0% | 60.0% |
| First serve points won % | 87.0% | 58.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 60.0% | 51.0% |
| Break points saved % | 100.0% | 58.0% |
| Break points converted % | 42.0% | 0.0% |
| Service points won % | 76.0% | 55.0% |
| Return points won % | 45.0% | 24.0% |
| Total points won % | 59.0% | 41.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Nicolas Kiefer | Julien Benneteau |
|---|---|---|
| Country | GER | FRA |
| Birth date | Jul 5, 1977 | Dec 20, 1981 |
| Age | 30 | 26 |
| Height | 183 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 32 | 47 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 970 | 760 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,904 | 1,822 |
| Current career W-L | 347–255 | 270–293 |
| Current career earnings | $7,480,465 | $9,556,742 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.