Marat Safin vs Magnus Norman — Barcelona Semi-final
Barcelona · ATP · Semi-final
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 24 April 2000 ·
clay
Safin M.2-6 7-6 6-3
Norman M.
Safin M.
2762
Norman M.
6631
Marat Safin defeated Magnus Norman 2-6 7-6 6-3 in the Barcelona semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Magnus Norman came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 64. Marat Safin claimed a first win over Magnus Norman in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Marat Safin dropped the opening set before beating Magnus Norman 2–6 7–6 6–3.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-05-29 | Roland Garros | QF | clay | Magnus Norman | 6-4 6-3 4-6 7-5 |
| 1999-10-25 | Stuttgart Masters | R32 | carpet | Magnus Norman | 6-4 7-5 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
58%
61%
1st serve points won·Even
74%
71%
2nd serve points won·Even
52%
50%
Service points won·Even
64%
63%
Return points won·Even
37%
39%
Break points saved·Even
63%
61%
Aces / match·Clear edge
8.5
5.9
Double faults / match·Slight edge
2.6
2.2
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 185). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Slowlow bounce, long rallies
SlowFast