Marat Safin defeated Cyril Saulnier 6-3 6-1 in the Monte Carlo Masters round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Marat Safin came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's semi-final. Marat Safin extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-04-12 | Estoril | R32 | clay | Marat Safin | 5-7 6-2 6-2 |
| 2002-10-21 | St. Petersburg | R32 | carpet | Marat Safin | 7-6(5) 6-7(2) 6-3 |
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 57). ATP, WTA & Challenger.