Carlos Costa vs Emilio Sanchez — Estoril Semi-final
Carlos Costa defeated Emilio Sanchez 4-6 7-6 7-6 in the Estoril semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Emilio Sanchez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32, but Carlos Costa had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 5 on clay. Carlos Costa claimed a first win over Emilio Sanchez in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Carlos Costa dropped the opening set before beating Emilio Sanchez 4–6 7–6 7–6.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedCosta C. came through in three sets.
Common opponents
0 shared · last 12 monthsNo common opponents in the last 12 months. Surface form and ELO carry more weight here.
Head-to-head
2 meetings · level 1–111
- Costa C.March 1992EstorilThis matchClay4-6 7-6(5) 7-6(5)
- Sanchez E.November 1991Sao PauloClay7-6(8) 6-4
Draw
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchCosta C.Sanchez E.1 497ELO1 4461 563Clay ELO1 4761–9Last 101–923Age26183 cmHeight180 cmRightPlaysRight
Cite this
Carlos Costa beat Emilio Sanchez 4-6 7-6(5) 7-6(5). Umpiry, "Carlos Costa vs Emilio Sanchez — Estoril Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1992-03-30/costa-vs-sanchez-estoril-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 30 March 1992).