Albert Costa vs Marc Rosset — Dubai Round of 32
Albert Costa defeated Marc Rosset 1-6 6-3 6-4 in the Dubai round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Marc Rosset came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Albert Costa claimed a first win over Marc Rosset in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Albert Costa dropped the opening set before beating Marc Rosset 1–6 6–3 6–4.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedCosta A. came through in three sets.
Common opponents
2 shared · last 12 monthsCosta A. and Rosset M. faced 2 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Costa A. went 1–1 (50%) against them, Rosset M. 1–1 (50%).
1–150%Costa A. · better vs 0Record vs common opponents1–150%Rosset M. · better vs 1
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
3–5Sets4–4
34–37Games44–40
0–1Tiebreaks1–2
Only 2 common opponents — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
vs Furlan R.L6-1 6-7(4) 1-6 3-6Australian Open · hardW6-1 7-6(2) 3-6 7-5US Open · hard
vs Meligeni F.Hard to compareW4-6 4-6 7-5 3-0Australian Open · hardL6-7(7) 6-7(4) 6-2 3-6Roland Garros · clay
Head-to-head
2 meetings · level 1–111
Hard: Costa A. leads 1–0 · Clay: Rosset M. leads 1–0
- Costa A.February 1996DubaiThis matchHard1-6 6-3 6-4
- Rosset M.April 1995NiceClay2-6 6-4 6-4
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchCosta A.Rosset M.1 696ELO1 6451 607Hard ELO1 5994–6Last 104–620Age25180 cmHeight201 cmRightPlaysRight