Albert Costa vs Javier Sanchez — Dubai Semi-final
Albert Costa defeated Javier Sanchez 3-6 6-3 6-1 in the Dubai semi-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Albert Costa came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Albert Costa extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Key context
- Match story: Albert Costa dropped the opening set before beating Javier Sanchez 3–6 6–3 6–1.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedCosta A. 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
2 meetings · Costa A. leads 2–020
Hard: Costa A. leads 1–0 · Clay: Costa A. leads 1–0
- Costa A.February 1996DubaiThis matchHard3-6 6-3 6-1
- Costa A.September 1995BucharestClay2-6 6-4 6-3
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchCosta A.Sanchez J.1 696ELO1 4861 607Hard ELO1 4764–6Last 102–820Age28180 cmHeight178 cmRightPlaysRight