Marat Safin def. Xavier Malisse
7-5 6-3
Marat Safin defeated Xavier Malisse 7-5 6-3 in the 2003 ABN AMRO Open round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Marat Safin | Xavier Malisse |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 3 |
| Double faults | 2 | 3 |
| First serve % | 64.0% | 52.0% |
| First serve points won % | 78.0% | 75.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 70.0% | 48.0% |
| Break points saved % | 100.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points converted % | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Service points won % | 75.0% | 62.0% |
| Return points won % | 38.0% | 25.0% |
| Total points won % | 56.0% | 44.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +12.5 | -0.2 |
| Match Return+ | +0.2 | -12.5 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2003 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Marat Safin | Xavier Malisse |
|---|---|---|
| Country | RUS | BEL |
| Birth date | Jan 27, 1980 | Jul 19, 1980 |
| Age | 23 | 22 |
| Height | 193 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 7 | 24 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,235 | 1,265 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,922 | 1,766 |
| Current career W-L | 396–249 | 282–266 |
| Current career earnings | $14,373,291 | $5,702,871 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.