Marat Safin def. Xavier Malisse
6-3 6-2
Marat Safin defeated Xavier Malisse 6-3 6-2 in the 2008 Monte-Carlo Masters first round on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Marat Safin | Xavier Malisse |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 7 | 2 |
| Double faults | 0 | 1 |
| First serve % | 53.0% | 62.0% |
| First serve points won % | 71.0% | 66.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 60.0% | 33.0% |
| Break points saved % | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| Break points converted % | 100.0% | 25.0% |
| Service points won % | 66.0% | 53.0% |
| Return points won % | 47.0% | 34.0% |
| Total points won % | 57.0% | 43.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Marat Safin | Xavier Malisse |
|---|---|---|
| Country | RUS | BEL |
| Birth date | Jan 27, 1980 | Jul 19, 1980 |
| Age | 28 | 27 |
| Height | 193 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 93 | 251 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 455 | 150 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,699 | 1,754 |
| Current career W-L | 396–249 | 282–266 |
| Current career earnings | $14,373,291 | $5,702,871 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.