Jurgen Melzer def. Marat Safin
7-6(5) 2-6 6-2
Jurgen Melzer defeated Marat Safin 7-6(5) 2-6 6-2 in the 2008 Indian Wells Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Jurgen Melzer | Marat Safin |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 5 | 6 |
| Double faults | 3 | 7 |
| First serve % | 60.0% | 51.0% |
| First serve points won % | 76.0% | 75.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points saved % | 25.0% | 62.0% |
| Break points converted % | 38.0% | 75.0% |
| Service points won % | 65.0% | 63.0% |
| Return points won % | 37.0% | 35.0% |
| 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 | 26 | 28 |
| Height | 183 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 85 | 88 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 483 | 475 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,653 | 1,731 |
| 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.