Evgeny Korolev defeated Marat Safin 6-4 7-6(4) in the 2009 Moscow round of 16 on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Evgeny Korolev | Marat Safin |
| Aces | 7 | 6 |
| Double faults | 0 | 2 |
| First serve % | 60 | 58 |
| First serve points won % | 74 | 75 |
| Second serve points won % | 48 | 38 |
| Break points saved % | 60 | 57 |
| Break points converted % | 43 | 40 |
| Service points won % | 64 | 59 |
| Return points won % | 41 | 36 |
| Total points won % | 52 | 48 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Evgeny Korolev | Marat Safin |
| Country |
KAZ
|
RUS
|
| Birth date | Feb 14, 1988 | Jan 27, 1980 |
| Age | 21 | 29 |
| Height | 185 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 51 | 76 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 831 | 645 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,688 | 1,760 |
| Current career W-L | 72–92 | 396–249 |
| Current career earnings | $1,510,466 | $14,373,291 |
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