Javier Sanchez vs Emilio Sanchez — Estoril Quarter-final
Javier Sanchez defeated Emilio Sanchez 6-2 6-2 in the Estoril quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Emilio Sanchez came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's semi-final, but Javier Sanchez had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 5 on clay. Javier Sanchez claimed a first win over Emilio Sanchez in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Javier Sanchez dropped just 4 games past Emilio Sanchez.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedSanchez J. took it in straight 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
3 meetings · Sanchez E. leads 2–112
Clay: level 1–1 · Hard: Sanchez E. leads 1–0
- Sanchez J.March 1994EstorilThis matchClay6-2 6-2
- Sanchez E.May 1993HamburgClay6-4 6-3
- Sanchez E.August 1992US OpenHard5-7 6-1 6-7(4) 7-6(3) 6-4
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchSanchez J.Sanchez E.1 486ELO1 4461 523Clay ELO1 4762–8Last 101–926Age28178 cmHeight180 cmRightPlaysRight