Head-to-head record

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Wins133%

Head to head3of 12 matches playedR. Federer leads by 12004—2009

Wins267%

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Finals0–11 match

Deciding set1–01 match

Set dynamics

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Australian Open2009 · Hard · Third round

R. Federer defeated M. Safin

Australian Open2005 · Hard · Semifinal

M. Safin defeated R. Federer

Australian Open2004 · Hard · Final

R. Federer defeated M. Safin