Albert Costa vs Javier Sanchez — Dubai Semi-final
Dubai · ATP · Semi-final
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 12 February 1996 ·
hard
Costa A.3-6 6-3 6-1
Sanchez J.
Costa A.
3662
Sanchez J.
6311
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.
Head to head
1–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-09-11 | Bucharest | R32 | clay | Albert Costa | 2-6 6-4 6-3 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
63%
65%
1st serve points won·Even
68%
67%
2nd serve points won·Slight edge
52%
47%
Service points won·Even
62%
60%
Return points won·Even
38%
38%
Break points saved·Even
60%
58%
Aces / match·Slight edge
4.5
3.2
Double faults / match·Clear edge
2.0
3.1
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 104). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Medium-fastrewards aggression
SlowFast