Marat Safin defeated Sargis Sargsian 4-6 6-3 6-3 in the Hamburg round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Marat Safin came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Marat Safin extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Safin M. came through in three sets.
Safin M. and Sargsian S. faced 5 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Safin M. went 2–4 (33%) against them, Sargsian S. 3–4 (43%). Results against comparable opponents are close (1 : 1 better-results split).
Clay: Safin M. leads 2–0 · Hard: Safin M. leads 1–0