Thomas Muster vs Marcelo Rios — Barcelona Final
Barcelona · ATP · Final
3 — 1
Sets
Monday, 15 April 1996 ·
clay
Muster T.6-3 4-6 6-4 6-1
Rios M.
Muster T.
64663
Rios M.
36411
Thomas Muster defeated Marcelo Rios 6-3 4-6 6-4 6-1 in the Barcelona final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Marcelo Rios came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Thomas Muster claimed a first win over Marcelo Rios in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Thomas Muster came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 6–3 4–6 6–4 6–1.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-05-11 | Rome Masters | R16 | clay | Marcelo Rios | 6-3 6-1 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
60%
58%
1st serve points won·Even
69%
71%
2nd serve points won·Even
52%
52%
Service points won·Even
62%
63%
Return points won·Even
39%
40%
Break points saved·Even
64%
63%
Aces / match·Clear edge
3.6
5.3
Double faults / match·Clear edge
2.3
3.2
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (133 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Slowlow bounce, long rallies
SlowFast