Maria Kirilenko def. Dinara Safina
5-4 (ret.)
The match ended when Dinara Safina retired.
Maria Kirilenko defeated Dinara Safina 5-4 RET after Dinara Safina retired in the 2010 Australian Open fourth round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Maria Kirilenko | Dinara Safina |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 1 | 0 |
| Double faults | 1 | 2 |
| First serve % | 61.0% | 60.0% |
| First serve points won % | 55.0% | 58.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 69.0% | 41.0% |
| Break points saved % | 67.0% | 86.0% |
| Break points converted % | 14.0% | 33.0% |
| Service points won % | 61.0% | 51.0% |
| Return points won % | 49.0% | 39.0% |
| Total points won % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Maria Kirilenko | Dinara Safina |
|---|---|---|
| Country | RUS | RUS |
| Birth date | Jan 25, 1987 | Apr 27, 1986 |
| Age | 23 | 23 |
| Height | 174 cm | 182 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 58 | 2 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,115 | 7,600 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,773 | 1,966 |
| Current career W-L | 286–230 | 304–161 |
| Current career earnings | $6,855,919 | $10,585,640 |
Path
Maria Kirilenko's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberta Vinci | 7-5 7-6(4) | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 23, 2010 | R32 |
| Yvonne Meusburger | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 21, 2010 | R64 |
| Maria Sharapova | 7-6(4) 3-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 20, 2010 | R128 |
Maria Kirilenko's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jie Zheng | 1-6 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jan 28, 2010 | QF |
Dinara Safina's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elena Baltacha | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 23, 2010 | R32 |
| Barbora Strycova | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 21, 2010 | R64 |
| Magdalena Rybarikova | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 20, 2010 | R128 |