John Isner defeated Marat Safin 6-4 6-4 in the 2009 Indian Wells Open third round on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | John Isner | Marat Safin |
| Aces | 5 | 4 |
| Double faults | 1 | 3 |
| First serve % | 62 | 58 |
| First serve points won % | 76 | 73 |
| Second serve points won % | 57 | 46 |
| Break points saved % | 67 | 50 |
| Break points converted % | 50 | 33 |
| Service points won % | 69 | 61 |
| Return points won % | 39 | 31 |
| Total points won % | 54 | 46 |
Player Comparison
| Field | John Isner | Marat Safin |
| Country |
USA
|
RUS
|
| Birth date | Apr 26, 1985 | Jan 27, 1980 |
| Age | 23 | 29 |
| Height | 208 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 147 | 25 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 565 | 2,040 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,682 | 1,765 |
| Current career W-L | 470–294 | 396–249 |
| Current career earnings | $22,433,361 | $14,373,291 |
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