Goran Ivanisevic vs Cedric Pioline — Milan Round of 16
Goran Ivanisevic defeated Cedric Pioline 7-6 6-4 in the Milan round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Cedric Pioline came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Goran Ivanisevic claimed a first win over Cedric Pioline in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Goran Ivanisevic edged Cedric Pioline in two tight sets (7–6 6–4).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedIvanisevic G. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
2 shared · last 12 monthsIvanisevic G. and Pioline C. faced 2 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Ivanisevic G. went 1–1 (50%) against them, Pioline C. 1–1 (50%).
1–150%Ivanisevic G. · better vs 0Record vs common opponents1–150%Pioline C. · better vs 0
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
3–3Sets2–3
30–32Games24–23
2–0Tiebreaks0–0
Only 2 common opponents — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
vs Renzenbrink J.W7-6(5) 7-6(5) 6-2Roland Garros · clayW6-4 6-0Halle · grass
vs Berasategui A.L4-6 3-6 3-6Roland Garros · clayL4-6 5-7 3-6Roland Garros · clay
Head-to-head
2 meetings · level 1–111
Carpet: Ivanisevic G. leads 1–0 · Hard: Pioline C. leads 1–0
- Ivanisevic G.February 1995MilanThis matchCarpet7-6(11) 6-4
- Pioline C.November 1993AntwerpHard7-6(7) 6-0
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchIvanisevic G.Pioline C.1 689ELO1 6733–7Last 104–623Age25193 cmHeight188 cmLeftPlaysRight