Bernd Karbacher vs Albert Costa — Marbella Round of 32
Marbella · ATP · Round of 32
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 30 September 1996 ·
clay
Karbacher B.6-4 7-5
Costa A.
Karbacher B.
672
Costa A.
450
Bernd Karbacher defeated Albert Costa 6-4 7-5 in the Marbella round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Albert Costa came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Bernd Karbacher claimed a first win over Albert Costa in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Bernd Karbacher edged Albert Costa in two tight sets (6–4 7–5).
Head to head
0–3| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-02-12 | Dubai | R16 | hard | Albert Costa | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1995-07-31 | Kitzbuhel | SF | clay | Albert Costa | 6-2 6-4 |
| 1995-05-29 | Roland Garros | R32 | clay | Albert Costa | 7-5 6-2 6-2 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Slight edge
55%
63%
1st serve points won·Even
69%
68%
2nd serve points won·Slight edge
47%
52%
Service points won·Even
59%
62%
Return points won·Even
38%
38%
Break points saved·Even
57%
60%
Aces / match·Slight edge
5.8
4.5
Double faults / match·Clear edge
2.9
2.0
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (59 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Slowlow bounce, long rallies
SlowFast