Greg Rusedski vs Shuzo Matsuoka — Nottingham Quarter-final
Nottingham · ATP · Quarter-final
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 17 June 1996 ·
grass
Rusedski G.7-6 5-7 6-4
Matsuoka S.
Rusedski G.
77562
Matsuoka S.
65741
Greg Rusedski defeated Shuzo Matsuoka 7-6 5-7 6-4 in the Nottingham quarter-final on grass. The result followed the form book — Greg Rusedski came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32. Greg Rusedski extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Key context
- Match story: Greg Rusedski edged Shuzo Matsuoka in three tight sets (7–6 5–7 6–4).
Head to head
2–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-04-15 | Tokyo | R32 | hard | Greg Rusedski | 6-7(4) 7-5 6-4 |
| 1993-07-05 | Newport | QF | grass | Greg Rusedski | 6-7(1) 6-4 6-4 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
60%
60%
1st serve points won·Slight edge
78%
73%
2nd serve points won·Even
53%
53%
Service points won·Even
68%
65%
Return points won·Even
33%
34%
Break points saved·Slight edge
68%
59%
Aces / match·Clear edge
10.7
8.2
Double faults / match·Dominant
4.9
1.3
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 6). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Fastbig serves, short points
SlowFast