Nicolas Almagro def. Marat Safin
6-3 7-6(6)
Nicolas Almagro defeated Marat Safin 6-3 7-6(6) in the 2009 Swedish Open first round on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Nicolas Almagro | Marat Safin |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 5 | 9 |
| Double faults | 2 | 5 |
| First serve % | 60 | 60 |
| First serve points won % | 86 | 80 |
| Second serve points won % | 57 | 50 |
| Break points saved % | — | 83 |
| Break points converted % | 17 | — |
| Service points won % | 74 | 68 |
| Return points won % | 32 | 26 |
| Total points won % | 52 | 48 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Nicolas Almagro | Marat Safin |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ESP | RUS |
| Birth date | Aug 21, 1985 | Jan 27, 1980 |
| Age | 23 | 29 |
| Height | 183 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 41 | 58 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,135 | 930 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,811 | 1,668 |
| Current career W-L | 388–274 | 396–249 |
| Current career earnings | $10,752,234 | $14,373,291 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.