Carlos Costa defeated Marat Safin 6-4 3-6 6-2 in the 1998 Barcelona Open round of 16 on clay courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Carlos Costa | Marat Safin |
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| Aces | 7 | 3 |
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| Double faults | 2 | 4 |
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| First serve % | 69 | 44 |
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| First serve points won % | 70 | 72 |
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| Second serve points won % | 50 | 47 |
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| Break points saved % | 62 | 67 |
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| Break points converted % | 33 | 38 |
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| Service points won % | 64 | 58 |
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| Return points won % | 42 | 36 |
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| Total points won % | 53 | 47 |
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Player Comparison
| Field | Carlos Costa | Marat Safin |
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| Country |
ESP
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RUS
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| Birth date | Apr 22, 1968 | Jan 27, 1980 |
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| Age | 29 | 18 |
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| Height | 183 cm | 193 cm |
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| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
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| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
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| Ranking (entering) | 54 | 136 |
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| Ranking points (entering) | 851 | 334 |
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| Elo (entering) | 1,721 | 1,551 |
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| Current career W-L | 237–202 | 396–249 |
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| Current career earnings | $3,134,189 | $14,373,291 |
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