Daniel Vacek vs Yevgeny Kafelnikov — Marseille Quarter-final
Daniel Vacek defeated Yevgeny Kafelnikov 7-5 7-6 in the Marseille quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Yevgeny Kafelnikov came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's round of 32. Daniel Vacek narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
Key context
- Match story: Daniel Vacek edged Yevgeny Kafelnikov in two tight sets (7–5 7–6).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedVacek D. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
1 shared · last 12 monthsVacek D. and Kafelnikov Y. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Vacek D. went 0–1 (0%) against them, Kafelnikov Y. 1–0 (100%).
0–10%Vacek D. · better vs 0Record vs common opponents1–0100%Kafelnikov Y. · better vs 1
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
1–3Sets3–0
21–22Games20–14
0–2Tiebreaks1–0
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
vs Eltingh J.L6-7(6) 6-7(4) 6-2 3-6Roland Garros · clayW7-6(4) 7-5 6-3US Open · hard
Head-to-head
4 meetings · level 2–222
Hard: level 1–1 · Grass: Vacek D. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Kafelnikov Y. leads 1–0
- Vacek D.February 1995MarseilleThis matchHard7-5 7-6(4)
- Kafelnikov Y.September 1994BaselHard6-4 6-3
- Vacek D.June 1994WimbledonGrass4-6 7-5 6-4 3-6 6-4
- Kafelnikov Y.February 1994CopenhagenCarpet6-3 7-5
Closing odds
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Player context
Before the matchVacek D.Kafelnikov Y.1 574ELO1 7691 586Hard ELO1 7502–8Last 104–623Age20190 cmHeight190 cmRightPlaysRight