Ivan Ljubicic def. Marat Safin
6-7(4) 6-3 6-3
Ivan Ljubicic defeated Marat Safin 6-7(4) 6-3 6-3 in the 2000 Sydney International round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Ivan Ljubicic | Marat Safin |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 15 | 12 |
| Double faults | 5 | 5 |
| First serve % | 52 | 48 |
| First serve points won % | 85 | 78 |
| Second serve points won % | 48 | 52 |
| Break points saved % | 100 | 70 |
| Break points converted % | 30 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 68 | 64 |
| Return points won % | 36 | 32 |
| Total points won % | 52 | 48 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Ivan Ljubicic | Marat Safin |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CRO | RUS |
| Birth date | Mar 19, 1979 | Jan 27, 1980 |
| Age | 20 | 19 |
| Height | 193 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 79 | 24 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 489 | 1,199 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,577 | 1,775 |
| Current career W-L | 404–284 | 396–249 |
| Current career earnings | $10,181,121 | $14,373,291 |
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