Marat Safin defeated Karol Kucera 7-6(2) 5-7 6-4 in the 2001 Paris Masters round of 32 on carpet courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Marat Safin | Karol Kucera |
| Aces | 9 | 14 |
| Double faults | 4 | 4 |
| First serve % | 57 | 62 |
| First serve points won % | 73 | 68 |
| Second serve points won % | 51 | 58 |
| Break points saved % | 75 | 40 |
| Break points converted % | 60 | 25 |
| Service points won % | 63 | 64 |
| Return points won % | 36 | 37 |
| Total points won % | 51 | 49 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Marat Safin | Karol Kucera |
| Country |
RUS
|
SVK
|
| Birth date | Jan 27, 1980 | Mar 4, 1974 |
| Age | 21 | 27 |
| Height | 193 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 7 | 122 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,670 | 342 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,942 | 1,730 |
| Current career W-L | 396–249 | 261–233 |
| Current career earnings | $14,373,291 | $5,061,125 |
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