Martina Hingis def. Dinara Safina
6-2 7-5
Martina Hingis defeated Dinara Safina 6-2 7-5 in the 2006 Italian Open final on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Martina Hingis | Dinara Safina |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 1 | 1 |
| Double faults | 1 | 0 |
| First serve % | 61.0% | 62.0% |
| First serve points won % | 64.0% | 54.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 48.0% | 33.0% |
| Break points saved % | 67.0% | 33.0% |
| Break points converted % | 67.0% | 33.0% |
| Service points won % | 58.0% | 46.0% |
| Return points won % | 54.0% | 42.0% |
| Total points won % | 56.0% | 44.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Martina Hingis | Dinara Safina |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SUI | RUS |
| Birth date | Sep 30, 1980 | Apr 27, 1986 |
| Age | 25 | 20 |
| Height | 170 cm | 182 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 21 | 19 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 860 | 914 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,090 | 1,948 |
| Current career W-L | 516–127 | 304–161 |
| Current career earnings | $24,749,074 | $10,585,640 |
Path
Martina Hingis's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venus Williams | 0-6 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 20, 2006 | SF |
| Flavia Pennetta | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | May 20, 2006 | QF |
| Francesca Schiavone | 6-0 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | May 19, 2006 | R16 |
| Nicole Vaidisova | 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 18, 2006 | R32 |
| Sara Errani | 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | May 17, 2006 | R64 |
Martina Hingis's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Dinara Safina's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svetlana Kuznetsova | 3-6 6-4 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | May 20, 2006 | SF |
| Elena Dementieva | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | May 20, 2006 | QF |
| Kim Clijsters | 6-4 7-6(2) | W | H2H | Match data | May 19, 2006 | R16 |
| Maria Elena Camerin | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 18, 2006 | R32 |
| Laura Pous-Tio | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | May 17, 2006 | R64 |