Mariano Puerta def. Marat Safin
6-3 6-4
Mariano Puerta defeated Marat Safin 6-3 6-4 in the 1999 Stuttgart Open round of 64 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Mariano Puerta | Marat Safin |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 2 |
| Double faults | 0 | 1 |
| First serve % | 53.0% | 80.0% |
| First serve points won % | 82.0% | 60.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 68.0% | 67.0% |
| Break points saved % | — | 33.0% |
| Break points converted % | 67.0% | — |
| Service points won % | 75.0% | 61.0% |
| Return points won % | 39.0% | 25.0% |
| Total points won % | 56.0% | 44.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +13.5 | -0.9 |
| Match Return+ | +0.9 | -13.5 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 1999 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Mariano Puerta | Marat Safin |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ARG | RUS |
| Birth date | Sep 19, 1978 | Jan 27, 1980 |
| Age | 20 | 19 |
| Height | 180 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 45 | 37 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 856 | 1,056 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,619 | 1,769 |
| Current career W-L | 121–116 | 396–249 |
| Current career earnings | $1,781,372 | $14,373,291 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.