Marat Safin defeated Marin Cilic 7-5 6-2 in the 2008 Hamburg Open first round on clay courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Marat Safin | Marin Cilic |
| Aces | 8 | 5 |
| Double faults | 3 | 3 |
| First serve % | 53 | 60 |
| First serve points won % | 76 | 79 |
| Second serve points won % | 51 | 41 |
| Break points saved % | 100 | 0 |
| Break points converted % | 100 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 65 | 64 |
| Return points won % | 36 | 35 |
| Total points won % | 53 | 47 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Marat Safin | Marin Cilic |
| Country |
RUS
|
CRO
|
| Birth date | Jan 27, 1980 | Sep 28, 1988 |
| Age | 28 | 19 |
| Height | 193 cm | 198 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 89 | 51 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 480 | 680 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,735 | 1,745 |
| Current career W-L | 396–249 | 578–350 |
| Current career earnings | $14,373,291 | $33,520,563 |
Path
Marat Safin's path
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Marin Cilic's path
No prior matches in this tournament.