Marcelo Filippini vs Javier Sanchez — Bologna Semi-final
Marcelo Filippini defeated Javier Sanchez 7-6 2-6 6-4 in the Bologna semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Javier Sanchez came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending the title, but Marcelo Filippini had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on clay. Marcelo Filippini claimed a first win over Javier Sanchez in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Marcelo Filippini closed it out in three sets, 7–6 2–6 6–4.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedFilippini M. 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
3 meetings · Sanchez J. leads 2–112
- Filippini M.May 1995BolognaThis matchClay7-6(5) 2-6 6-4
- Sanchez J.September 1993PalermoClay6-4 6-4
- Sanchez J.August 1993KitzbuhelClay1-6 6-3 6-0
Closing odds
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Player context
Before the matchFilippini M.Sanchez J.1 550ELO1 4861 550Clay ELO1 5232–8Last 102–827Age27178 cmHeight178 cmRightPlaysRight