Jan Siemerink vs Kenneth Carlsen — Hong Kong Round of 16
Jan Siemerink defeated Kenneth Carlsen 6-3 6-4 in the Hong Kong round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Kenneth Carlsen came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's quarter-final, but Jan Siemerink had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on hard. Jan Siemerink claimed a first win over Kenneth Carlsen in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Jan Siemerink closed it out in two sets, 6–3 6–4.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedSiemerink J. took it in straight 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 · Carlsen K. leads 2–112
- Siemerink J.April 1996Hong KongThis matchHard6-3 6-4
- Carlsen K.April 1995Hong KongHard6-4 2-6 7-6(4)
- Carlsen K.February 1993RotterdamHard4-6 7-6(3) 6-4
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchSiemerink J.Carlsen K.1 599ELO1 5981 568Hard ELO1 5755–5Last 103–725Age22183 cmHeight190 cmLeftPlaysLeft