Gael Monfils defeated Marat Safin 6-3 7-5 in the 2007 Washington Open quarterfinal on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Gael Monfils | Marat Safin |
| Aces | 14 | 3 |
| Double faults | 3 | 4 |
| First serve % | 61 | 65 |
| First serve points won % | 88 | 70 |
| Second serve points won % | 64 | 52 |
| Break points saved % | — | 60 |
| Break points converted % | 40 | — |
| Service points won % | 79 | 64 |
| Return points won % | 36 | 21 |
| Total points won % | 55 | 45 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Gael Monfils | Marat Safin |
| Country |
FRA
|
RUS
|
| Birth date | Sep 1, 1986 | Jan 27, 1980 |
| Age | 20 | 27 |
| Height | 193 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 54 | 22 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 642 | 1,165 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,776 | 1,786 |
| Current career W-L | 577–363 | 396–249 |
| Current career earnings | $25,067,477 | $14,373,291 |
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