Karim Alami vs Michael Chang — Atlanta Semi-final
Atlanta · ATP · Semi-final
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 29 April 1996 ·
hard
Alami K.6-4 6-4
Chang M.
Alami K.
662
Chang M.
440
Karim Alami defeated Michael Chang 6-4 6-4 in the Atlanta semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Michael Chang came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending the title. Karim Alami claimed a first win over Michael Chang in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Karim Alami edged a tight contest from start to finish — 6–4 6–4.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-01-16 | Australian Open | R64 | hard | Michael Chang | 6-3 6-4 6-1 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
57%
56%
1st serve points won·Even
71%
70%
2nd serve points won·Even
48%
50%
Service points won·Even
61%
61%
Return points won·Even
38%
40%
Break points saved·Even
58%
58%
Aces / match·Slight edge
4.6
3.9
Double faults / match·Clear edge
3.0
1.7
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Fastbig serves, short points
SlowFast