Nicolas Kiefer def. Marat Safin
6-3 7-6(1)
Nicolas Kiefer defeated Marat Safin 6-3 7-6(1) in the 2007 Cincinnati Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Nicolas Kiefer | Marat Safin |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 14 | 9 |
| Double faults | 2 | 4 |
| First serve % | 58 | 53 |
| First serve points won % | 80 | 66 |
| Second serve points won % | 50 | 52 |
| Break points saved % | 71 | 40 |
| Break points converted % | 60 | 29 |
| Service points won % | 67 | 59 |
| Return points won % | 41 | 33 |
| Total points won % | 55 | 45 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Nicolas Kiefer | Marat Safin |
|---|---|---|
| Country | GER | RUS |
| Birth date | Jul 5, 1977 | Jan 27, 1980 |
| Age | 30 | 27 |
| Height | 183 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 222 | 24 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 185 | 1,155 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,870 | 1,787 |
| Current career W-L | 347–255 | 396–249 |
| Current career earnings | $7,480,465 | $14,373,291 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.