Marat Safin def. Potito Starace
6-7(4) 6-4 3-6 7-5 7-5
Marat Safin defeated Potito Starace 6-7(4) 6-4 3-6 7-5 7-5 in the 2004 Roland Garros round of 32 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Marat Safin | Potito Starace |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 20 | 1 |
| Double faults | 3 | 4 |
| First serve % | 58.0% | 77.0% |
| First serve points won % | 77.0% | 66.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 52.0% | 45.0% |
| Break points saved % | 69.0% | 65.0% |
| Break points converted % | 35.0% | 31.0% |
| Service points won % | 67.0% | 61.0% |
| Return points won % | 39.0% | 33.0% |
| Total points won % | 51.0% | 49.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Marat Safin | Potito Starace |
|---|---|---|
| Country | RUS | ITA |
| Birth date | Jan 27, 1980 | Jul 14, 1981 |
| Age | 24 | 22 |
| Height | 193 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 20 | 202 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,270 | 191 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,907 | 1,591 |
| Current career W-L | 396–249 | 147–189 |
| Current career earnings | $14,373,291 | $3,796,316 |
Path
Marat Safin's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felix Mantilla | 6-4 2-6 6-2 6-7(4) 11-9 | W | H2H | Match data | May 28, 2004 | R64 |
| Agustin Calleri | 5-7 6-1 4-1 (ret.) | W | H2H | Match data | May 26, 2004 | R128 |
Marat Safin's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Nalbandian | 5-7 4-6 7-6(5) 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jun 2, 2004 | R16 |
Potito Starace's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastien Grosjean | 7-6(6) 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 28, 2004 | R64 |
| Dmitry Tursunov | 6-2 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 26, 2004 | R128 |
| Marc Lopez | 6-4 3-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | May 25, 2004 | Q3 |
| Miguel Gallardo-Valles | 6-3 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | May 25, 2004 | Q2 |
| Werner Eschauer | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | May 24, 2004 | Q1 |