Nicolas Almagro defeated Marat Safin 6-2 2-6 6-4 in the 2006 Valencia semifinal on clay courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Nicolas Almagro | Marat Safin |
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| Aces | 3 | 10 |
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| Double faults | 1 | 3 |
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| First serve % | 62 | 54 |
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| First serve points won % | 66 | 76 |
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| Second serve points won % | 50 | 33 |
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| Break points saved % | 73 | 64 |
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| Break points converted % | 36 | 27 |
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| Service points won % | 60 | 56 |
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| Return points won % | 44 | 40 |
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| Total points won % | 52 | 48 |
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Player Comparison
| Field | Nicolas Almagro | Marat Safin |
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| Country |
ESP
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RUS
|
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| Birth date | Aug 21, 1985 | Jan 27, 1980 |
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| Age | 20 | 26 |
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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) | 77 | 50 |
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| Ranking points (entering) | 497 | 760 |
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| Elo (entering) | 1,652 | 1,943 |
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| Current career W-L | 388–274 | 396–249 |
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| Current career earnings | $10,752,234 | $14,373,291 |
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