Maria Kirilenko def. Meilen Tu
6-4 4-6 6-3
Maria Kirilenko defeated Meilen Tu 6-4 4-6 6-3 in the 2008 Australian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Maria Kirilenko | Meilen Tu |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 11 | 1 |
| Double faults | 4 | 3 |
| First serve % | 72.0% | 79.0% |
| First serve points won % | 67.0% | 59.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 52.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points saved % | 70.0% | 67.0% |
| Break points converted % | 33.0% | 30.0% |
| Service points won % | 62.0% | 57.0% |
| Return points won % | 43.0% | 38.0% |
| Total points won % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Maria Kirilenko | Meilen Tu |
|---|---|---|
| Country | RUS | USA |
| Birth date | Jan 25, 1987 | Jan 17, 1978 |
| Age | 20 | 29 |
| Height | 174 cm | 163 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 26 | 46 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 973 | 607 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,741 | 1,604 |
| Current career W-L | 286–230 | 103–163 |
| Current career earnings | $6,855,919 | $1,590,412 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.