Radek Stepanek defeated Marat Safin 4-6 6-3 6-1 in the 2009 Cincinnati Open second round on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Radek Stepanek | Marat Safin |
| Aces | 5 | 10 |
| Double faults | 3 | 8 |
| First serve % | 52 | 57 |
| First serve points won % | 84 | 67 |
| Second serve points won % | 59 | 46 |
| Break points saved % | 0 | 73 |
| Break points converted % | 27 | 100 |
| Service points won % | 72 | 58 |
| Return points won % | 42 | 28 |
| Total points won % | 55 | 45 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Radek Stepanek | Marat Safin |
| Country |
CZE
|
RUS
|
| Birth date | Nov 27, 1978 | Jan 27, 1980 |
| Age | 30 | 29 |
| Height | 186 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 17 | 61 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,015 | 875 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,914 | 1,704 |
| Current career W-L | 366–285 | 396–249 |
| Current career earnings | $11,343,464 | $14,373,291 |
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