Gael Monfils def. Marat Safin
6-2 3-6 6-2
Gael Monfils defeated Marat Safin 6-2 3-6 6-2 in the 2009 Canadian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Gael Monfils | Marat Safin |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 10 | 7 |
| Double faults | 1 | 5 |
| First serve % | 66.0% | 51.0% |
| First serve points won % | 75.0% | 67.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 56.0% | 43.0% |
| Break points saved % | 0.0% | 62.0% |
| Break points converted % | 38.0% | 100.0% |
| Service points won % | 68.0% | 55.0% |
| Return points won % | 45.0% | 32.0% |
| Total points won % | 55.0% | 45.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Gael Monfils | Marat Safin |
|---|---|---|
| Country | FRA | RUS |
| Birth date | Sep 1, 1986 | Jan 27, 1980 |
| Age | 22 | 29 |
| Height | 193 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 13 | 61 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,640 | 865 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,978 | 1,692 |
| Current career W-L | 577–363 | 396–249 |
| Current career earnings | $25,067,477 | $14,373,291 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.