Javier Frana vs Carlos Costa — Buenos Aires Round of 16
Javier Frana defeated Carlos Costa 7-5 7-6 in the Buenos Aires round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Carlos Costa came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending the title. Javier Frana claimed a first win over Carlos Costa in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Javier Frana edged Carlos Costa in two tight sets (7–5 7–6).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedFrana 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
2 meetings · level 1–111
- Frana J.November 1994Buenos AiresThis matchClay7-5 7-6(2)
- Costa C.November 1993Buenos AiresClay6-4 6-3
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchFrana J.Costa C.1 559ELO1 4971 536Clay ELO1 5634–6Last 101–927Age26185 cmHeight183 cmLeftPlaysRight