Daniela Hantuchova def. Dinara Safina
5-7 6-4 6-4
Daniela Hantuchova defeated Dinara Safina 5-7 6-4 6-4 in the 2008 Sydney International round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Daniela Hantuchova | Dinara Safina |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 5 |
| Double faults | 4 | 11 |
| First serve % | 67.0% | 57.0% |
| First serve points won % | 61.0% | 69.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 55.0% | 34.0% |
| Break points saved % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points converted % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Service points won % | 59.0% | 54.0% |
| Return points won % | 46.0% | 41.0% |
| Total points won % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Daniela Hantuchova | Dinara Safina |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SVK | RUS |
| Birth date | Apr 23, 1983 | Apr 27, 1986 |
| Age | 24 | 21 |
| Height | 181 cm | 182 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 9 | 16 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,367 | 1,750 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,932 | 1,861 |
| Current career W-L | 461–365 | 304–161 |
| Current career earnings | $10,436,407 | $10,585,640 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.