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Head to head12matches playedR. Federer leads by 82001—2009
1Hard4
0Clay3
0Grass3
1Carpet0
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12 found · newest firstAustralian Open2009 · Hard · Third round
R. Federer defeated M. Safin
6-3 6-2 7-6(5)Wimbledon2008 · Grass · Semifinal
R. Federer defeated M. Safin
6-3 7-6(3) 6-4Wimbledon2007 · Grass · Third round
R. Federer defeated M. Safin
6-1 6-4 7-6(4)Halle2005 · Grass · Final
R. Federer defeated M. Safin
6-4 6-7(6) 6-4Australian Open2005 · Hard · Semifinal
M. Safin defeated R. Federer
5-7 6-4 5-7 7-6(6) 9-7Masters Cup2004 · Hard · Semifinal
R. Federer defeated M. Safin
6-3 7-6(18)Dubai2004 · Hard · Third round
R. Federer defeated M. Safin
7-6(2) 7-6(4)Australian Open2004 · Hard · Final
R. Federer defeated M. Safin
7-6(3) 6-4 6-2Moscow2002 · Carpet · Quarterfinal
M. Safin defeated R. Federer
7-5 6-4Hamburg Masters2002 · Clay · Final
R. Federer defeated M. Safin
6-1 6-3 6-4Davis Cup WG R1: ROU vs SUI2002 · Clay · Round robin
R. Federer defeated M. Safin
7-5 6-1 6-2Rome Masters2001 · Clay · Third round
R. Federer defeated M. Safin
4-6 6-4 7-6(5)