Roger Federer def. Marat Safin
7-6(2) 7-6(4)
Roger Federer defeated Marat Safin 7-6(2) 7-6(4) in the 2004 Dubai Tennis Championships round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Roger Federer | Marat Safin |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 5 |
| Double faults | 3 | 2 |
| First serve % | 48 | 46 |
| First serve points won % | 76 | 69 |
| Second serve points won % | 56 | 60 |
| Break points saved % | 82 | 0 |
| Break points converted % | 100 | 18 |
| Service points won % | 66 | 64 |
| Return points won % | 36 | 34 |
| Total points won % | 52 | 48 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Roger Federer | Marat Safin |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SUI | RUS |
| Birth date | Aug 8, 1981 | Jan 27, 1980 |
| Age | 22 | 24 |
| Height | 185 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 30 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 4,930 | 1,025 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,152 | 1,887 |
| Current career W-L | 1,219–272 | 396–249 |
| Current career earnings | $130,594,339 | $14,373,291 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.