Ivo Karlovic def. Marat Safin
6-3 6-4
Ivo Karlovic defeated Marat Safin 6-3 6-4 in the 2007 Madrid Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Ivo Karlovic | Marat Safin |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 17 | 3 |
| Double faults | 2 | 2 |
| First serve % | 72.0% | 55.0% |
| First serve points won % | 89.0% | 81.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 47.0% | 57.0% |
| Break points saved % | 100.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points converted % | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Service points won % | 77.0% | 70.0% |
| Return points won % | 30.0% | 23.0% |
| Total points won % | 55.0% | 45.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Ivo Karlovic | Marat Safin |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CRO | RUS |
| Birth date | Feb 28, 1979 | Jan 27, 1980 |
| Age | 28 | 27 |
| Height | 211 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 24 | 36 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,258 | 855 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,884 | 1,764 |
| Current career W-L | 363–335 | 396–249 |
| Current career earnings | $10,160,232 | $14,373,291 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.