Greg Rusedski vs Shuzo Matsuoka — Nottingham Quarter-final
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).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedRusedski G. came through in three sets.
Common opponents
1 shared · last 12 monthsRusedski G. and Matsuoka S. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Rusedski G. went 0–1 (0%) against them, Matsuoka S. 0–1 (0%).
0–10%Rusedski G. · better vs 0Record vs common opponents0–10%Matsuoka S. · better vs 0
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
0–3Sets1–3
12–19Games16–24
0–0Tiebreaks1–0
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
vs Sampras P.L4-6 3-6 5-7Wimbledon · grassL7-6(5) 3-6 4-6 2-6Wimbledon · grass
Head-to-head
3 meetings · Rusedski G. leads 3–030
Grass: Rusedski G. leads 2–0 · Hard: Rusedski G. leads 1–0
- Rusedski G.June 1996NottinghamThis matchGrass7-6(5) 5-7 6-4
- Rusedski G.April 1996TokyoHard6-7(4) 7-5 6-4
- Rusedski G.July 1993NewportGrass6-7(1) 6-4 6-4
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchRusedski G.Matsuoka S.1 731ELO1 5491 658Grass ELO1 5482–8Last 107–322Age28193 cmHeight185 cmLeftPlaysRight