Flavia Pennetta def. Mara Santangelo
6-2 5-7 6-2
Flavia Pennetta defeated Mara Santangelo 6-2 5-7 6-2 in the 2009 Australian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Flavia Pennetta | Mara Santangelo |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 8 | 2 |
| Double faults | 7 | 10 |
| First serve % | 50.0% | 62.0% |
| First serve points won % | 74.0% | 65.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 49.0% | 29.0% |
| Break points saved % | 62.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points converted % | 50.0% | 38.0% |
| Service points won % | 62.0% | 52.0% |
| Return points won % | 48.0% | 38.0% |
| Total points won % | 55.0% | 45.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +5.8 | -4.1 |
| Match Return+ | +4.1 | -5.8 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the WTA 2009 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Flavia Pennetta | Mara Santangelo |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ITA | ITA |
| Birth date | Feb 25, 1982 | Jun 28, 1981 |
| Age | 26 | 27 |
| Height | 172 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 13 | 125 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,240 | 522 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,876 | 1,608 |
| Current career W-L | 420–274 | 74–94 |
| Current career earnings | $14,197,886 | $1,691,518 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.