Marcelo Rios vs Jim Courier — Barcelona Semi-final
Barcelona · ATP · Semi-final
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 15 April 1996 ·
clay
Rios M.7-6 4-6 7-6
Courier J.
Rios M.
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Courier J.
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Marcelo Rios defeated Jim Courier 7-6 4-6 7-6 in the Barcelona semi-final on clay. The result followed the form book — Marcelo Rios came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 16. Marcelo Rios extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Key context
- Match story: Marcelo Rios edged Jim Courier in three tight sets (7–6 4–6 7–6).
Head to head
2–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-12 | Singapore | SF | hard | Marcelo Rios | 6-2 6-1 |
| 1997-05-12 | Rome Masters | QF | clay | Marcelo Rios | 6-3 3-6 7-6 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Slight edge
58%
63%
1st serve points won·Even
71%
73%
2nd serve points won·Even
52%
52%
Service points won·Even
63%
65%
Return points won·Even
40%
37%
Break points saved·Even
63%
62%
Aces / match·Even
5.3
5.4
Double faults / match·Slight edge
3.2
2.7
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 147). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Slowlow bounce, long rallies
SlowFast