Marat Safin defeated Ernests Gulbis 2-6 6-3 6-4 in the 2009 Los Angeles Open round of 16 on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Marat Safin | Ernests Gulbis |
| Aces | 5 | 4 |
| Double faults | 4 | 8 |
| First serve % | 56 | 49 |
| First serve points won % | 59 | 68 |
| Second serve points won % | 58 | 48 |
| Break points saved % | 69 | 71 |
| Break points converted % | 29 | 31 |
| Service points won % | 59 | 58 |
| Return points won % | 42 | 41 |
| Total points won % | 50 | 50 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Marat Safin | Ernests Gulbis |
| Country |
RUS
|
LAT
|
| Birth date | Jan 27, 1980 | Aug 30, 1988 |
| Age | 29 | 20 |
| Height | 193 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 55 | 62 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 900 | 870 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,678 | 1,711 |
| Current career W-L | 396–249 | 221–233 |
| Current career earnings | $14,373,291 | $7,668,948 |
Path
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