Steven Downs vs James Sekulov | Steven Downs Wins 7-6 7-6

Australia 2 Masters 1Semi-finalHardSun 22 SeptFinal

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Steven Downs defeated James Sekulov 7-6 7-6 in the Australia 2 Masters 1 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — James Sekulov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Steven Downs claimed a first win over James Sekulov in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.

Key context

Match story: Steven Downs won all two sets in tiebreaks against James Sekulov.

How the match was decided

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Downs S. took it in straight sets.

Match statistics

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Common opponents

0 shared · last 12 months

No common opponents in the last 12 months. Surface form and ELO carry more weight here.

Head-to-head

2 meetings · level 1–1

Downs S.September 1996Australia 2 Masters 1This matchHard7-6 7-6
Sekulov J.October 1993Australia 2 Masters 2Hard1-6 7-6 7-5

Draw

Closing odds

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Player context

Before the match

Downs S.Sekulov J.1 536ELO1 5421 539Hard ELO1 5233–7Last 103–721Age19183 cmHeight180 cmRightPlaysRight

Cite this

Steven Downs beat James Sekulov 7-6 7-6. Umpiry, "Steven Downs vs James Sekulov — Australia 2 Masters 1 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1996-09-22/downs-vs-sekulov-australia-2-masters-1-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 22 September 1996).