Nicolas Kiefer def. Marat Safin
7-6(2) 6-4
Nicolas Kiefer defeated Marat Safin 7-6(2) 6-4 in the 2005 Dubai Tennis Championships round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Nicolas Kiefer | Marat Safin |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 8 | 6 |
| Double faults | 4 | 2 |
| First serve % | 50.0% | 59.0% |
| First serve points won % | 77.0% | 74.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 63.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points saved % | 67.0% | 0.0% |
| Break points converted % | 100.0% | 33.0% |
| Service points won % | 70.0% | 64.0% |
| Return points won % | 36.0% | 30.0% |
| Total points won % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Nicolas Kiefer | Marat Safin |
|---|---|---|
| Country | GER | RUS |
| Birth date | Jul 5, 1977 | Jan 27, 1980 |
| Age | 27 | 25 |
| Height | 183 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 30 | 4 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,115 | 3,360 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,818 | 2,098 |
| Current career W-L | 347–255 | 396–249 |
| Current career earnings | $7,480,465 | $14,373,291 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.