Byron Black vs Jacco Eltingh — Newport Round of 32
Byron Black defeated Jacco Eltingh 6-4 3-6 6-3 in the Newport round of 32 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Jacco Eltingh came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Byron Black claimed a first win over Jacco Eltingh in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Byron Black closed it out in three sets, 6–4 3–6 6–3.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedBlack B. came through in three sets.
Common opponents
0 shared · last 12 monthsNo common opponents in the last 12 months. Surface form and ELO carry more weight here.
Head-to-head
2 meetings · level 1–111
Grass: Black B. leads 1–0 · Clay: Eltingh J. leads 1–0
- Black B.July 1996NewportThis matchGrass6-4 3-6 6-3
- Eltingh J.May 1995Roland GarrosClay6-2 6-4 6-4
Closing odds
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Player context
Before the matchBlack B.Eltingh J.1 713ELO1 5561 624Grass ELO1 5505–5Last 102–826Age25175 cmHeight188 cmRightPlaysRight