Albert Costa vs Thomas Muster — Kitzbuhel Final
Kitzbuhel · ATP · Final
3 — 2
Sets
Monday, 31 July 1995 ·
clay
Costa A.4-6 6-4 7-6 2-6 6-4
Muster T.
Costa A.
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Muster T.
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Albert Costa defeated Thomas Muster 4-6 6-4 7-6 2-6 6-4 in the Kitzbuhel final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Thomas Muster came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's semi-final, but Albert Costa had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on clay. Albert Costa claimed a first win over Thomas Muster in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Albert Costa dropped the opening set before beating Thomas Muster 4–6 6–4 7–6 2–6 6–4.
Head to head
0–3| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-04-06 | Estoril | QF | clay | Thomas Muster | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1995-05-29 | Roland Garros | QF | clay | Thomas Muster | 6-2 3-6 6-7(6) 7-5 6-2 |
| 1995-04-03 | Estoril | F | clay | Thomas Muster | 6-4 6-2 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
63%
60%
1st serve points won·Even
68%
69%
2nd serve points won·Even
52%
52%
Service points won·Even
62%
62%
Return points won·Even
38%
39%
Break points saved·Even
60%
64%
Aces / match·Slight edge
4.5
3.6
Double faults / match·Even
2.0
2.3
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 133). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Mediumbalanced pace
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