Michael Joyce vs David Wheaton — Los Angeles Round of 32
Los Angeles · ATP · Round of 32
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 29 July 1996 ·
hard
Joyce M.7-6 6-4
Wheaton D.
Joyce M.
7762
Wheaton D.
6440
Michael Joyce defeated David Wheaton 7-6 6-4 in the Los Angeles round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — David Wheaton came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Michael Joyce had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 8 on hard. Michael Joyce claimed a first win over David Wheaton in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Michael Joyce edged David Wheaton in two tight sets (7–6 6–4).
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Newport | R16 | grass | David Wheaton | 7-6 4-6 6-4 |
| 1994-06-06 | Queen's Club | R64 | grass | David Wheaton | 6-4 6-4 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
56%
60%
1st serve points won·Even
68%
71%
2nd serve points won·Even
46%
47%
Service points won·Even
58%
61%
Return points won·Even
37%
37%
Break points saved·Slight edge
55%
63%
Aces / match·Clear edge
4.3
6.1
Double faults / match·Clear edge
3.6
5.0
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (25 vs 39). ATP, WTA & Challenger.