Jim Courier vs Marat Safin — Davis Cup WG R1: USA vs RUS Round Robin
Davis Cup WG R1: USA vs RUS · ATP · Round Robin
3 — 2
Sets
Saturday, 4 April 1998
hard
Jim Courier defeated Marat Safin 0-6 6-4 4-6 6-1 6-4 in the Davis Cup WG R1: USA vs RUS round robin on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Marat Safin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Jim Courier claimed a first win over Marat Safin in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Jim Courier recovered from a 0–6 opening set to beat Marat Safin.
Courier J.
064663
Safin M.
646142
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-11-01 | Paris Masters | QF | hard | Marat Safin | 6-2 6-4 |
Statistics
Recent form62%1st serve in+5%57%
73%1st serve points won+3%76%
54%2nd serve points won+1%53%
66%Service points won66%
34%Return points won+2%36%
67%Break points saved+6%61%
5.8Aces / match+4.710.5
2.6Double faults / match+0.12.7
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.