Jurgen Melzer def. Marat Safin
1-6 6-4 6-3 6-4
Jurgen Melzer defeated Marat Safin 1-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 in the 2009 US Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Jurgen Melzer | Marat Safin |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 7 | 15 |
| Double faults | 6 | 4 |
| First serve % | 55.0% | 50.0% |
| First serve points won % | 84.0% | 77.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 47.0% | 55.0% |
| Break points saved % | 67.0% | 73.0% |
| Break points converted % | 27.0% | 33.0% |
| Service points won % | 68.0% | 66.0% |
| Return points won % | 34.0% | 32.0% |
| Total points won % | 51.0% | 49.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Jurgen Melzer | Marat Safin |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUT | RUS |
| Birth date | May 22, 1981 | Jan 27, 1980 |
| Age | 28 | 29 |
| Height | 183 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 38 | 58 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,185 | 880 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,827 | 1,697 |
| Current career W-L | 331–307 | 396–249 |
| Current career earnings | $10,739,212 | $14,373,291 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.