Kenneth Carlsen vs Albert Costa — Washington Round of 16
Washington · ATP · Round of 16
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 15 July 1996 ·
hard
Carlsen K.6-4 7-5
Costa A.
Carlsen K.
672
Costa A.
450
Kenneth Carlsen defeated Albert Costa 6-4 7-5 in the Washington round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Albert Costa came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Kenneth Carlsen claimed a first win over Albert Costa in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Kenneth Carlsen edged Albert Costa in two tight sets (6–4 7–5).
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-05-25 | Roland Garros | R128 | clay | Albert Costa | 6-3 6-2 6-2 |
| 1997-08-18 | Boston | R16 | hard | Albert Costa | 6-3 6-4 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
60%
63%
1st serve points won·Slight edge
74%
68%
2nd serve points won·Even
50%
52%
Service points won·Even
64%
62%
Return points won·Even
34%
38%
Break points saved·Even
63%
60%
Aces / match·Dominant
7.6
4.5
Double faults / match·Clear edge
3.0
2.0
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