Nicolas Lapentti defeated Marat Safin 7-6(6) 2-6 7-6(6) in the 2009 Monte-Carlo Masters second round on clay courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Nicolas Lapentti | Marat Safin |
| Aces | 3 | 9 |
| Double faults | 3 | 4 |
| First serve % | 60 | 52 |
| First serve points won % | 66 | 75 |
| Second serve points won % | 44 | 40 |
| Break points saved % | 68 | 60 |
| Break points converted % | 40 | 32 |
| Service points won % | 57 | 58 |
| Return points won % | 42 | 43 |
| Total points won % | 50 | 50 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Nicolas Lapentti | Marat Safin |
| Country |
ECU
|
RUS
|
| Birth date | Aug 13, 1976 | Jan 27, 1980 |
| Age | 32 | 29 |
| Height | 188 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 98 | 21 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 863 | 2,110 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,660 | 1,771 |
| Current career W-L | 282–283 | 396–249 |
| Current career earnings | $6,315,143 | $14,373,291 |
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