Monica Niculescu def. Shuai Peng
3-6 7-5 6-2
Monica Niculescu defeated Shuai Peng 3-6 7-5 6-2 in the 2009 Dubai Tennis Championships first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Monica Niculescu | Shuai Peng |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 1 |
| Double faults | 1 | 3 |
| First serve % | 74.0% | 60.0% |
| First serve points won % | 56.0% | 48.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 43.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points saved % | 30.0% | 47.0% |
| Break points converted % | 53.0% | 70.0% |
| Service points won % | 53.0% | 49.0% |
| Return points won % | 51.0% | 47.0% |
| Total points won % | 52.0% | 48.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Monica Niculescu | Shuai Peng |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ROU | CHN |
| Birth date | Sep 25, 1987 | Jan 8, 1986 |
| Age | 21 | 23 |
| Height | 168 cm | 177 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 48 | 33 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,244 | 1,596 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,544 | 1,724 |
| Current career W-L | 179–214 | 301–263 |
| Current career earnings | $7,136,898 | $9,617,653 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.