Marat Safin defeated Alexander Popp 6-3 6-2 in the Halle round of 32 on grass. The result followed the form book — Marat Safin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Marat Safin extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-16 | Netherlands Masters 2 | R32 | clay | Marat Safin | 6-4 6-2 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 16). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About